Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 98 of the 1946 volume:

% The 1946 CHARH1AN THE ORANGE £ BLACK Published by THE SENIOR CLASS And.. THE JOURNALISM CLASS ★ ■ Printing by McGrath-DeFoe Co. Engraoing by John $ Ollier The CHARHIAN STAFF Shirley Briggs—Calendar Winifred Wells—Adviscr •Ioyce Denison—Editor-in-chief Don Hice—Sports Editor Sue Sticky—Class Editor J ea n ette Martens—Ft atu It Ed it or Roberta Garvey—Assistant Editor M A K.J K 1E F R EEI — T If pis t Dixie Lee Ali —Typist Keith Frey—Easiness Manager Bonnie Durbin—Circulation Manager Robert Packard—Assistant Circulation Manager Rowland Baker—Program Chairman Mary Sanders—Assistant Program Chairman Ronald Brown—Photographic Manager . . 2 . . The CHARH AN Dedica Up ii 8 Harlan McCall. Superintendent of the Charlotte Public Schools, we, the class of 1946, respectfully dedicate this Charhian. As a true gentleman of genuine character, he has been a fine influence in the Charlotte schools. During his eighteen years here. Mr McCall has taught mathematics and journalism and planned the first journalism carnival. Changing the name of the yearbook from the Delphian to the Charhian was also under his leadership. Therefore, to a man who has contributed so highly to this school, to a teacher whom we have liked, to a friend who has always been glad to help, we dedicate this Charhian. ... 3... The CHARHIAN SCHOOL MA’AMS AND MASTERS First Row— CHARLES F. AMADEN-B.S., U. of 1.1.; Western III. State Teach- ers' College; Social Studies. Mathematics. WARREN A. BLIGHT—B.S.. M. S. C.; Farm Shop. Agriculture. MAY ELLEN DELFAVERO—B.S.. Superior State, Wis.; English. French. Latin. MATTIE FISHER—A.B.. M. S. N.C.; M.A., U. of M.; Junior High. MALCOLM GOBEL—B.S.. Alma; Physical Education. EMERSON GRINDALL—A.B.. Olivet; U. of M.; M.S. C.; Mathe- matics, Assistant Coach. Second Row— DORA HOLMES—B.S.. M.S. N. C.; Commercial. EARL A. HUSTON—B. S.. Purdue: M. A.. U of M.; Science. MILDRED IAUCH—A.B.. Western Michigan College of Education; M.A., U. of M.; Northwestern U.: Columbia U.; Librarian. MARENA KIPLINGER—A.B.. U. of M.: Northwestern U.; U. of Chicago: English. History. Bible. ALLEEN LIPSEY—B.S., Ferris Institute; M. S. C.; Commercial. Third Row— HARLAN McCALL—A.B.. Albion; M.A., U. of M.: Superintendent. EARL MEAD—B.S.. Western Michigan College of Education; U. of M.: Wood Shop. Veterans’ Institute. CLARK MUMA—B.S.. Western Michigan College of Education; M.A., U. of M.; Principal, Social Studies. ELAINE MEYER—B.M.E.. M.M.. Northwestern U.; U. of Minn.; Music. VIRGINIA OBERLIN—B.A., M. S. C.; Junior High. Fourth Row— BORIS W. PAAJANEN—A.B.. Northern Michigan College of Educa- tion; Mechanical Drawing, Metal Shop. ROBERT K. POWELL—A.B.. Western State, Ky.; U. of M.; Instru- mental Music, Social Studies. RICHARD SCHROEDER—B.S.. M. S. C.; Farm Shop, Agriculture. MARJORIE SMITH—B.S.. M.S. C.; Physical Education. HUBERT STRAW—B.S.E.E., Purdue; M.S. C.; Western Michigan College of Education; Mathematics. Science. KATHRYN TAFFEE—B.S., M.S. C.; General Motors Institute of Technology; Home Economics. Fifth Row— MARIE TAYLOR—M. S. N.S.: Olivet; Western Michigan College of Education; Junior High. WINIFRED WELLS—A.B.. Olivet; U. of M.; NorthwesternU.; U. of Chicago; Assistant Principal. English, Journalism. LEORA WEYMOUTH—A.8.. Olivet; M.A., U. of M.: M. S. C.; Western Michigan College of Education; Principal of Junior High. Civics. English. KATHRYN WESCHE—A.B.. Kletzing College; U. of M.; English. Dramatics. FRANCES WILDERN—B.S.. M. S. N.C.; English. Art. Not Pictured— EVALD JOHNSON—B.S.. Westeri Michigan College of Education; Wood Shop. . . 4 HONOR STUDENTS The CHARH AN M HE honor of being valedictorian for the class of 1946 was achieved by Joyce Denison with the scholastic rating of 3.77. Joyce has taken a college preparatory course, majoring in English and social studies. Besides being on the Orange and Black staff, she has been editor- in-chief of the Charhian. She participated in many activities during her school years, namely: Footlighteers, Girl Reserves, glee club, band and orchestra. She served on the student council for two years, took part in the junior play, was assembly chairman, and attended six honor banquets. Following with a close average for salutatorian honors is our Mayor, Wayne Holmes, with a 3.75 rating. Taking a college preparatory course, Wayne has majored in English and mathematics. Besides being active in the Hi-Y and attending six honor banquets, Wayne has been very outstandng in sports and has acquired many honors and letters in basketball, tennis, track, football and cross- country. He was president of his class and also took part in the junior play. Another outstanding honor be- stowed upon Wayne was being chosen for the University of Michigan Honor Plaque. Each year a boy and a girl are chosen by the faculty to have their names engraved on the Honor Plaque, which was presented several years ago by the University of Michigan Club. These students are selected for their qualities of scholarship, sportsmanship and leadership. This year’s honor students are Marian Cheney and Wayne Holmes. Marian Cheney has taken an active part in band for five years and has been a member of G. A. A., Girl Reserves and Footlighteers. She was secretary and treasurer of her class and secretary of the band. Besides being on the Orange and Black, Marian was on the junior play and prom committee. She was hall monitor and has attended several honor banquets. Marian has very cap- ably filled the task of pianist for the glee club. . . . 5 . . . TWELFTH GRADE The CHARHIAN DIXIE LEE ALD How sweet It 1« to us, this life we live and see.” G. A. A., 4, Treasurer, 4; Girl Reserves. 3, 4; Footlighteers, 3, 4; Dance Club. 1; Band, 1, 2: Junior Play. 3: Orange and Black, 4; Charhian Staff, 4 RAYMOND W. ARCHER ”In his quietness there Is mischief.” Intramural Sports. 3. 4; F. F. A., 1, 2. 3. 4: Rural Students' Club. 1, 2. 3, 4. ANNA ASELTINE “A quiet lass in her class.” Rural Students' Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A., 4; Orange and Black, 4. MAYNARD ASA BACKOFEN Love all, trust a few. do wrong to none.” Hi-Y, 2. 3, 4; HUY Senator, 4; Band, 1; Junior Play. 3; Honor Banquet, 1. ROWLAND WESLEY BAKER 1 don't believe in prlncerple, hut oh 1 du In Interest.” Footlighteers. 3, 4. President. 4; Honor Banquet. 3. 4; Charhian Staff, 4; Junior Play. 3: Prom Committee, 3; Dance Club. 1; Movie Operator. 3. 4. JOHN BEVERLY “Why study? The more we stud the more there Is to forget.” F. F. A., 2, 3; Vermontville, 1. WILMA BOYER Your heart’s desires he with you.” Girl Reserves, 3, 4. SHIRLEY BRIGGS “Judge not her worth by her size.” G. A. A., 4; Footlighteers. 3, 4; Orange and Black. 4; Charhian Staff, 4. RONALD BROWN Silence is golden, hut I'm off the gold standard. Football. 4: Hi-Y, 3. 4; Dance Club, 1. 2; F. F. A.. 1; Band. 1, 2, 3: Honor Banquet. 1; Orange and Black. 4; Charhian Staff. 4; Prom Committee. 3. HELEN BUMFORD The quiet mind is richer than a crown. Honor Banquet. 4: Band, 2; Office, 4; Library Club, 3. PHILIP LEE BURSLEY Let the world slide. Football. 1, 2, 4; Basketball. 1; Track, 1, 2, 4. MARIAN E. CHENEY Do you not know I am a woman? When I think. I must speak.” Class Secretary.Treasurer. 1, Class Treasurer, 3; Footlighteers. 3. 4; G. A. A., 4. Vice President, 4: Dance Club. 1; Glee Club. 1. 4: Girl Reserves. 3. 4; Band. 1. 2, 3, 4, Librarian, 3, Secretary, 4: Honor Banquet, 1, 2. 4: Junior Play Committee. 3; Assembly Committee. 2; Recreation Com- mittee, 2, 3; Orange and Black. 4; Hall Monitor, 2; Prom Committee. 3. FRANCES CLARK PORTIA ARLENE CRAVEN “A lovely lady, garmented in light from her own beauty. Glee Club, 4, Secretary-Treasurer, 4; Honor Banquet, 4; Junior Play. 3; Orange and Black. 4; Girl Reserves. 4: Library Club, 4. BARBARA DAVIS Mow poor the human mind would be without vanity!” JOYCE CAROLINE DENISON “True glory dwells where glorious deeds are done.” Girl Reserves. 3. 4; Footlighteers. 3, 4; Band. 1. 2. 3: Honor Banquet. 1, 2. 3. 4; Valedictorian. 4; Dance Club, 1; Orchestra, 1, 2. 3; Junior Play, 3; Prom Committee. 3: Orange and Black. 4; Charhian Staff. 4; Glee Club. 1; Assembly Chairman, 4. MAXINE DOBBRATZ BONNIE DURBIN “Alas for those that never sing. Rut die with all their music In them.” Lansing, 1, 2. 3; Honor Banquet, 4; Glee Club, 4, President. 4; Girl Reserves, 4; Charhian Staff. 4: Orange and Black. 4. OSCAR PHILO FACE He will give the devil his due. Band. 1, 2, 3, 4; Honor Banquet, 3; Hi-Y, 4; Movie Operator, 3, 4: Stage Manager, 3. CAROLYN FIELD It's happy goes as lucky goes.” Band. 1, 2, 3; Orchestra, 1, 2; Prom Committee. 3; Orange and Black. 4; Cheerleader. 2; Girl Reserves. 3. 4; G. A. A., 1. 2. 3; Dance Club, 1. 2; Honor Banquet, 2. MARJORIE FREED They know enough who know how to learn.” Student Council Representative. 3: Girl Reserves, 3, 4; Band. 1, 2; Class Queen. 2; Hall Monitor, 2, 3; Charhian Staff. 4; Junior Play. 3: Dance JACK FREY He speaks less than he knows. F. F. A.. 2, 3, 4; Rural Students’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. 6 The CHARH AN TWELFTH GRADE KEITH JAMES FREY In arguing he had great skill. For e'en though vanquished, he could argue still. Student Council Representative, 1.2; Class President, 3; Hi-Y, 4; Rural Students' Club, 1, 2. 3, 4, President. 3: Honor Banquet, 1. 2. 3, 4; Hall Monitor, 2; Junior Play. 3; Prom Committee, 3; Recreation Committee, 4. JOHN DAVID GARDNER “A little kingdom I possess where thoughts and fellings dwell. Rural Students' Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi Y, 3, 4, Secretary, 4; Honor Banquet, 1, 2, 3, 4; Hall Monitor, 1; Junior Play, 3: Prom Committee, 3. ROBERTA GARVEY To you, oh. goddess of efficiency. Rural Students' Club. 1, 2. 3, 4; Girl Reserves, 3, 4; Operetta. 2; Charhian Staff, 4; Junior Play Committee, 3; Honor Banquet, 1, 4. PHYLLIS ELAINE GOODRICH Her hair shall he of what color it please God.” Class Secretary-Treasurer, 2; Band, 2, 3, 4: Honor Banquet, 2; Prom Com mittee, 3; Library Club. 4; Girl Reserves, 2; Rural Students' Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Office, 1, 2; Honor Banquet, 1. JANICE GRANSTROM Twinkle, twinkle, goes her eye: Who. we wonder, is the guy. Girl Reserves. 3, 4; Prom Committee. 3: G. A. A.. 1; Band. 1. 2. STANLEY G. HAIGH tjuict In appearance with motives unknown. Football, 2, 3. 4; Track. 4; Intramural Soorts, 1, 2. 3, 4; Rural Students’ Club. 1. 2, 3, 4; F. F. A.. 3, 4. WILENE RUTH HAUN I love tranquil solitude and such society as Is quiet, wise, and good.” Olivet, 1, 2; F. H. A., 1. 2; Library Club. 4. DONALD HOWARD HICE Well then! I now do plainly see. This busy world and I shall ne'er agree.” Basketball, 2, 4: Track, 2. 3. 4: Cross Country, 4; Intramural Sports, 1, 2, 3; Class Vice President. 2; F. F. A.. 1. 2. 3. 4. Reporter, 3. Vice President, 4; Rural Students Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Vice President, 4; Honor Banquet, 4; Charhian Staff, 4; Orange and Black. 4. PHYLLIS JEAN HICKS To do a great right, do a little w’rong. Library Club. 4. , WAYNE L. HOLMES You don't see any tears In his eyes.” Football, 1; Basketball. 1. 2. 3. 4; Track, 1, 3. 4; Cross Country, 4; Tennis, 2, 3, 4; Mayor, 4; Class President, 1; Hi-Y, 3, 4; Honor Banquet, 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior Play, 3; Salutatorian. 4; Captain of Basketball Team, 4; Captain of Cross Country Team, 4; Captain of Tennis Team, 4; Member of All Conference Basketball Team, 4. MILTON HORN As a work of art. 1 know few things more pleasing to the eye, than a well-situated, a well-cultivated farm.” Football. 3, 4; Basketball, 2. 3; Track. 3. 4; Intramural, 1. 2. 3, 4; F. F. A., 1. 2. 3, 4; Rural Students' Club. 1. 2, 3, 4; Junior Play Committee, 3. BETHANY HUNTER A thing of beauty is a Joy forever.” Girl Reserves, 3, 4. Secretary. 4; Footlighteers. 3. 4; Honor Banquet, 4; Prom Committee, 3; Junior Play Committee, 3. ROBERT K. JOPPIE Still water runs deep. Track, 4; Hi-Y, 4; Honor Banquet, 4; Vermontville, 1, 2; Junior Play Committee, 3. HILDING KRUSELL “He keeps on the windy side of care.” Football, 2. 3. 4; Track. 2; Cross Country. 3; Student Council Representative, 3; Athletic Committee, 4. LILA OLENE LARSEN A man would run through fire and water for such a kind heart.” Eaton Rapids, 1. 2: Girl Reserves. 4; Rural Students' Club, 3, 4; F. H. A., 4; Orange and Black. 4; Library Club, 4. JUNE LERCH She laughs herself into stitches. Girl Reserves, 4; Glee Club. 4; Orange and Black. 4. JOHN ROBERT LOUCKS Every man is entitled to be judged by his best moments. Football, 4; Track, 1, 2, 3. 4; Cross Country. 4; Intramural Sports. 1, 2; Band, 1. 2; F. F. A.. 1, 2. 3; Hi Y. 3. 4; Rural Students' Club, 1, 2, 3; Prom Committee. 3; Junior Play Committee. 3. DALE LOVELAND Although he has much wit, he Is very shy of using It. Football, 4; Track, 3, 4: Cross Country, 4; F. F. A., 1, 2, 3. BESSIE LOUISE LYND A quiet little girl with a quiet little way.” Girl Reserves, 3, 4, Treasurer, 4; Library Club, 3; Band. 4; Junior Play, 3. HAROLD EDWIN MARSH I had rather have� a fool to make me merry than experience to make me sad. Football. 1. 2. 3; Track. 1. 2, 4; Cross Country. 3; Hi-Y, 2. 3; Band, 1, 2; Orchestra, 1; Orange and Black. 4. MARIAN MARSHALL Obliging and cheerful, industrious and kind.” Bellevue. 1, 2; Rural Students' Club, 3, 4; Glee Club, 4; Band, 3, 4. JEANETTE MARTENS She is clever, quick, and capable too. With a knowledge of how and what to do.” Library Club. 3, 4. President. 4; Girl Reserves. 3. 4; Charhian Staff. 4; Potterville, 1; Honor Banquet. 4; Orange and Black. 4. 7 . . . The CHARHIAN TWELFTH GRADE JACKSON LLOYD MARTIN “The devil lx a gentleman. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4; Track. 2, 3; Intramural Sports, 2. 3; Hi-Y, 3. LAWRENCE THOMAS MARTIN “From the crown of his head to the sol� - of his foot, he Is all mirth Football, 1, 2. 3, 4: Class President. 2; Class Vice President. 4; Rural Students' Club. 1, 2. 3, 4; Vice President. 4; Honor Banquet, 2. 4; Junior Play, 3; Captain of Football Team, 4. PATRICK McLANE “Ills cares are now all ended. Intramural Sports. 4; Track, 3; F. F. A., 1, 2, 3, 4; Rural Students’ Club. 1, 2. 3, 4. ELAINE MOHRE Foolishness follows her. F. H. A.. 4; Rural Students’ Club, 1, 2, 3, 4; Library Club, 4; Girl Reserves. 4. BETTY MONTGOMERY Ho, pretty one with the dimpled cheek. Student Council Representative, 4: Class Secretary. 3; Girl Reserves. 3, 4. President, 4; Footlighteers, 3, Treasurer, 3: Dance Club, 1; Hall Monitor, 2; Junior Play Committee, 3; Prom Committee, 3; Honor Banquet. 4. DON MOORE “He weren’t no saint, hut at Judgment I'd run my chance with T on.” Football, 3, 4; Basketball, 2, 3, 4; Track, 2, 3. 4; Member of All-Conference Football and Basketball Team, 4. BEVERLY MYERS “To have great pilots there must be great audiences, too. ROBERT S. PACKARD “A gentleman makes no noise. Football, 1, 2; Basketball, 2; Track, 1, 3; Tennis. 3, 4; Hi-Y. 3, 4. President. 4; Band. 1, 2, 3; Charhian Staff, 4. NORMA PARENT I’ll tell the world.” G. A. A., 1; Orange and Black, 4; Library Club. 3, 4. JOAN PARKER Life Is gay, We have come the primrose way.” Footlighteers. 3. President. 3; G. A. A., 1; Rural Students' Club. 1: Dance Club, 1; Girl Reserves, 3. 4; Traverse City. 2; Class Queen, 1, 3; Honor Banquet, 3; Prom Committee, 3; Junior Play Committee. 3: Orange and Black, 4. BARBARA PARR I loved her for that she was beautiful. Girls Reserves. 3. 4. Vice President. 4; F. H. A.. 4; Rural Students’ Club. 1, 2, 3. 4; Band, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee, 3; Junior Play Committee, 3. VENICE PARR “She shows you laughing lips and roguish eyes. Student Council Representative, 1; Office, 3; Girl Reserves, 3, 4; Library Club. 4. Secretary, 4; Honor Banquet, 1; Prom Committee, 3. BETTY LOU PIERCE “Perhaps some day.” Rural Students’ Club, 2. 3. 4: Library. 2. 3. 4: Bellevue, 1. SHIRLEY GAE PITTENGER “She is ambitious, therefore worthy.” Library Club. 2, 3; G. A. A.. 1, 4: Girl Reserves. 3. 4; Footlighteers. 3: Junior Play Committee, 3. ARLENE POLHAMUS EILEEN MARIE PUNDIK “The style’s the man, so lxK� ks avow; The style’s the woman anyhow. Library Club, 4; Rural Students' Club, 2. 3. 4; Operetta. 2; Glee Club, 2, Secretary. 2; Prom Committee. 3. GLENNA JEAN RICH (Xot pictured.) Modesty Is a virtue not often found.” Vermontville, 1, 2. 3, and first semester of 4. ROSEMARY RILEY How rare, how precious Is frivolity!” Prom Committee. 3; Girl Reserves. 3, 4; Rural Students’ Club, 1. 2. 3, 4; Junior Play, 3. MARY LOU ROCHESTER “Life Is not so short but that there lx always time enough for courtesy.” Girl Reserves 3. 4; Dance Club, 1. ERMAN LLOYD ROYSTON A fellow of plain and uncoined constancy.” Rural Students’ Club, 2. 3, 4; Band, 2, 3. MAVIS JEAN ROYSTON “A good heart's worth gold. Potterville, 1; Girl Reserves. 3, 4. MARY ELIZABETH SANDERS “There's language in her eye. her cheek, her lip. Girl Reserves, 4; Footlighteers, 2, 4; G. A. A.. 4. President. 4; Dance Club, 1; Honor Banquet, 4; Charhian Staff. 4; Junior Play Committee, 4; Orange and Black, 4. RUTH ANN SINCLAIR “What you do still betters what is done. Junior Play, 3; Potterville, 2, 3. CLEONE CAROL SMITH “A woman’s guess Is much more accurate than a man’s certainty. Rural Students’ Club. 1, 2, 3, 4; Girl Reserves, 3, 4; Donee Club, 1; Honor Banquet, 1, 2; Junior Play, 3; Orange and Black, 4. 8 . . . The CHARH AN TWELFTH GRADE ELSIE SMITH Ah merry ah the day 1m Ion .' Rural Students’ Club. 1, 2, 3, 4. NORMA SNYDER A witty woman in a treasure; a witty beauty in a power. Junior Play, 3; Library Club. 4; Hall Monitor, 2; Dance Club, 1. FRANCIS STRICKLAND (not pictured) “Tali oaks from little acorns grow.” EARL SOUTHWORTH Secret and self-contained and solitary a� an oynter' Entered service at beomning of second semester, 4. SUSAN STUCKY The fairest garden in her looks, And In her mind the wisest books.” Student Council Secretary, 4; Footlighteers. 3, 4, Vice President. 3; Girl Reserves, 3, 4; Honor Banquet, 4; Orange and Black, 4; Charhian Staff, 4; Office, 4; Class Queen, 4; Dance Club, 1. HARRY ALVA SUMERIX In thy face I see the map of honour, truth and loyalty. Class Treasurer, 4; Hi-Y, 3. 4, Secretary, 3; Band, 2, 3, 4; Honor Banquet, 3, 4; Junior Play Committee, 3; Prom Committee, 3. REVA SWICK A pleasant acquaintance to all who know her.” Rural Students' Club, 3, 4; Glee Club. 4; Bellevue. 1; Olivet. 2, 3. LEEORA SWIFT Silence is the perfectest herald of Joy.” Olivet 1, 2. JOYCE TAYLOR She rules her own mind.” Girl Reserves. 3. 4; G. A. A., 1; Office, 4; Orange and Black, 4; Band. 1, 2; Library Club. 3; Prom Committee, 3. MAURICE THARP Speak low if you speak of studying. Intramural Sports 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 4; Hi-Y 2, 3. DOREEN JULIA THOMPSON ' This is fairy gold.” Class Secretary, 4; Rural Students' Club, 1, 2, 3, 4. Secretary, 4; Girl Reserves, 3, 4; Band. 2, 3, 4; Honor Banquet, 4; Junior Play, 3; Prom Committee. 3. JACK EDWARD TIRRELL Men of few words are the best men.” Rural Students Club, 1, 2, 3, 4, President. 4; F. F. A.. 2. 3. 4; Honor Ban- quet, 4; Prom Committee. 3. THOMAS EDWARD TRELOAR Charmer of all—unattractive to none. Football, 1, 4; Track. 4; Class President. 4; Class Treasurer, 2: Hi-Y, 3; Honor Banquet. 4; Junior Play. 3; Prom Committee. 3. MARILYN UPRIGHT Upright in character as in name. Rural Students’ Club. 1, 2. 3. 4; Girl Reserves. 3. 4; Junior Play Committee. 3; Honor Banquet, 1, 4; Office. 4; Dance Club, 1. CHARLES HERMAN WEAVER He shall hare a nobler memory. Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball, 2. 4; Track. 1. 2. 3. 4; Cross Country, 4; Intra- mural Sports, 1. 2: F. F. A., 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer. 2. Secretary. 3. President. 4; Rural Students' Club. 1, 2. 3, 4; Chosen Outstanding Senior Member of F. F. A., 4. MARY JANE WEBB I'm a feather for each wind that blows.” Girl Reserves, 4; Library Club. 4; Band. 1, 2; Prom Committee. 3. EARLENE WELLS JOHN WELCH FLOYD WEYMOUTH Why should life all lal or be? Football, 3, 4; Track, 1, 2, 4; Intramural Sports. 1, 2; Hi-Y, 3, 4; Movie Operator, 1, 2, 3, 4. LORRAINE F. WHITRIGHT Those about her from her shall read the perfect ways of honour.” Girl Reserves. 3. 4; Junior Play Committee. 3. BETTY LOU WILCOX Merrily, merrily shall I live now.” Girl Reserves. 3, 4; G. A. A., 4; Office, 4; Dance Club. 1; Band. 1, 2; Honor Banquet, 1, 4. LUCILLE WILMORE Hopeful hearts will find forever roses underneath the snow.” Rural Students' Club. 1. 2. 3. 4; F. H. A.. 4, President. 4; Glee Club. 2: Girl Reserves, 3, 4; Library Club, 3, 4, Vice President, 4; Junior Play Com- mittee, 3; Operetta. 2. MARGERY WILMORE Ourselves and not our words, will count Not what we said, but what we are! Rural Students' Club. 1, 2, 3, 4, Treasurer. 4; Prom Committee, 3. WILLIAM DORR WRIGHT. JR. (not pictured) The life on the ocean wave. CHARLES RAYMOND YOUNGS Now or never was the time. Football, 1, 2, 3, 4. 9 . . The CHARHIAN ELEVENTH GRADE will come the Charhian. years from now. As this year’s juniors open the book they will think of their first up- per-class year with a smile. The team leaders of the magazine sales. Rita French. Mabel Robins. Hob Casler. and Joyce Walker had a high old time trying to collect their money. Then there were those unfortunate souls who had to pay three dollars dues because they didn't sell any mag- azines. The red-pepper experience with the food in the junior play and the jokes that Bob Casler cracked backstage will be recalled with a giggle. The campaign speeches of •‘Shorty’’ Foster and Roy Weaver were really great works of art. The campaign managers of the candidates for mayor and secretary of 1946-’47 showed their true wit on the campaign posters. Ah. what a friend won’t do for an- other friend! Speaking of friendship many will remember the congenial way in which some of the feminine members of the class, who had their lockers across from the home economics room, got along: Ahem! No one will forget the work spent on the prom. Maybe there were a few squabbles about the theme, color schemes and such, but even that year's seniors admitted that it was a super and successful prom. All in all the class of 1947 completed a very active junior year with heads held high to meet their last year of high school. Junior Class Leaders j President .........Albert Foster ! Vice President .......Joe Holmes j Secretary ..........Mabel Robins ! Treasurer .........George Stucky j Student Council ...Carl Lindblom Harriet Mayhew I —------------------------------— r————————----------------------- iUiiO Version Teddy Roosevelt ....George Stucky I Gibson girl ..........Rita French j Lily Langtry......Dolores Michel j Richard Mansfield ..Gordon Sparks | Lillian Russell ...Maxine Dillin J Diamond Jim Brady ....Bob Bandfield | George Bernard Shaw ...Bob Casler j Peck’s Bad Boy .......Jack Smith I Huck Finn ...........George Stucky 1 Fielding H. Yost ..............Bob Mohrej Class sweethearts 1 ....Bob Bandfield. Dolores Michel | Henry Ford ..........Albert Foster J . ---------------—-------- -.--4 President’s Message We. the dignified Juniors, or the class of '47. started the year off with a ‘‘bang”. The first thing we did when we returned from one refresh- ing summer vacation was to plunge into the work of selling magazines. The results were gratifying, and it filled our treasury with more money than its royal coffers had ever seen the likes of before. Next on the list was the annual junior play called New Fires , which in spite of many pessimistic predic- tions that it would be a “flop”, turned out to be a booming success through the loyal work and support of the en- tire class. It would not be fair to forget to mention the class athletes to whom the school owes a great deal of its ath- letic pride. There are not very many boys in our class, but we had stars in football, cross country, basketball, track, and tennis. Not only do we have an athletic class, but we have a scholastic class, too. Only three stu- dents went to the honor banquet on grades, although many more almost reached that goal but were held back by some tough subject. We sponsored one dance which was a financial success. Along the enter- tainment line was an assembly, which served its purpose—entertainment. The big event of the year for the juniors was the prom. Everyone help- ed, even people who weren’t in our class. We owe our success to the guidance of our advisers. Mr. Mead, Mr. Blight. Miss Holmes, and Miss Del Favero who were always ready to help us. Albert Foster. President. Class Emblems Motto: Flower: Colors: On to victory Rose Blue and Gold Row 1—D. Adams. R. Bandfield. F. Bergman, P. Blaine, E. Bobcik. Row 2—B. Bryan. R. Casler. B. Chamberlain, E. Clark, I. Clark. Row 3—A. Davis. R. Debler, R. Derby, F. Diamond, M. Dillin. Row 4—R. Dunning, J. Easley, M. Ells, M. Farrier, D. Filbert. Row 5—A. Foster. R. French. D. Furu. E. Furu, K. Gearhart. Row 6—S. Gordon. S. Hale, J. Holmes, R. Huffman, D. Johansen. Row 7— N. Kerekes, M. J. Krusell, H. Langmaack, M. LeVan, M. A. Lewis. Row 8—C. Lindblom. I. Livingston. H. Mayhew, B. McGrath, J. McLane. row g_M. Mead. V. Mead. R. Mohre. D. Michel. D. Mulholland. Row 10— B. Parker, P. Piter, L. A. Potter. M. Pratt. P. Reed. Row 11—W. Ripley, M. Robins, M. Rochester, J. Sattazahn, D. Satterlee. Row 12—D. Scovill. V. Scutt, Y. Scutt, E. Shamp, J. Smith. Row 13—S. Snoke. G. Sparks. J. Steward. G. Stucky, M. Taylor. row 14—Y. Thuma. R. Uren, J. Walker, R. Weaver. J. Wenzel. Row 15—J. Wheaton, D. White. R. White. G. Wright, J. Yund. Not Pictured—L. Cook. R. Shaull, A. Smith, I. Tharp, D. Wagar. . . 10 . . . TENTH GRADE The CHARHIAN r--------—---------------------- Sophomore Class Leaders President .........Sammy Colizzi Vice President ....Russell Santee Secretary .........Carroll Tharp Treasurer ..........Peter Kardel Student Couneil ...Phyllis Small- wood. Clifford Shulls Class Emblems Motto: The quitter never wins, and the winner never quits Flower: Rose Colors: Blue and Cold ---------------------------------4 Reminiscing After having completed a success- ful year (in their estimation at least) the sophomores have the appearance of not l eing so unvarnished as the freshmen, hut still able to stand a good shellacking. Their next year of high school is supposed to give them that, of course. The sophomore fellows and girls huve liecome quite chummy with each other this past year, and several cou- ples have come to be known as “in- separable”, so to speak. Then there are. as always, some guys and gals who have struck acquaintances'' with Juniors and seniors. Perhaps these factors are the certain something that made the class of '48 8 parties such howling successes. The tenth graders have been on hand all year to discourage the fresh- men. and some of them feel that they know all the answers. When they start off their junior year of high school, they will have a great deal to confront. We feel sure, however, that they will take it in their stride and muke a fine success of it. IU!)0 VvrHiim Teddy Roosevelt ......Ronald Monk Gibson girl ..........Joanne Willard Lily Langtry ...........Joan David Richard Mansfield ....Raymond Radee Lillian Russell ...Barbara Lewellyn Diamond Jim Brady .......... Bruce Greenshields George Bernard Shaw ............ Bruce Lavengood Peck's Bad Boy .....Charles Dowker Huck Finn ...........Clinton Friar Fielding H. Yost ...Milford Mason Class sweethearts ... Milford Mason. Joan David Henry Ford ............Peter Kardel President’s Message From the very first to the very last day. we sophomores have had a very enjoyable year. We have had parties und hay rides which turned out very successfully, with the help of our ad- visers. Hard work, planning, and co- operation have brought us to work to- gether as a winning team. The sopho- mores this year have made up a good percentage of the football and basket- ball teams. Six of our l est athletes have been a groat help to a prosperous school football team. Not only in football but in other athletic activities, the sophomores have been of assist- ance. They have played a most im- portant part in the Charlotte line-up. and we hope that there will be more from the class on the first team next year. We have had an active and success- ful, year in which we have worked to conserve money for our senior trip. Some events toward this consisted of two hot-dog sales which were well carried out because of the co-opera- tion of the advisers and the students. Sponsoring dances has also given us a tremendous profit toward this pro- ject. Our class dues were fifty cents and ninety-seven per cent of the class co-operated willingly which brought us approximately fifty-five dollars. Most of the money made by the sopho- mores this year has been raised by the class itself. At this time wre should like to thank our advisers for the support and at- tention they have given us during the year of 45-'46. Our gratitude goes to Mrs. Iauch. Miss Taffee, Mr. Grin- dull. and Mr. Straw for the wonderful help they have given us. Sammy Colizzi. President. Row 1— J. Ackley, R. Allen. J. Ball. L. Btrgman, N. Betty, B. Boyd. Row 2—L. Boyer, M. Bryner, H. Cherry, W. Clements, S. Colizzi, L. Crittenden. Row 3—M. Curry. R. Dane, J. David. K. Dickinson. C. Dowker. G. Face. Row 4—E. Filbert, A. Fox, S. French. C. Friar. D. Fullerton, M. Fyke. Row 5—D. Garn, M. J. Green, B. Greenshields, M. Griest, M. L. Hall, I. J. Harmon. Row 6—S. Hicks. D. Hill. P. Hill. R. Hull. M. Hussey. P. Joppie. Row 7—P. Kardel, E. Kelly, L. Kerekes, B. Lavengood, B. Lewellyn, D. L. Livingston. Row 8—M. Mason. D. McClure, M. McNamara. D. Medcoff, B. Miller. R. Monk. Row 9— D. Moore, L. Munro, A. Nagle. B. Nisse, R. Norlander, B. Osborne. Row 10— H. Packard. R. Parish, S. Parr, J. Parsons, B. Patterson. W. Pede. Row 11—E. Platt. E. Platt, B. Polhamus, R. Radee, J. Richardson, B. Rodeman. Row 12—C. Rolfe, D. Rosenbrook, V. Royston, V. Royston, R. Santee, D. Schultz. Row 13—P. Shiels, C. Shults, M. L. Simon, P. Skelley, V. Sloan, P. Smallwood. Row 14—M. Smith. G. Smurr. H. Smuts. D. Stanke. G. Starr. C. Sutherland. Row 15—M. L. Terwilliger. C. Tharp, M. Thompson, A. VanDorpe, J. Weaver. R. Wilber. Row 16—V. Wilber. D. Wiley. J. Willard, M. Wilmore, G. Wood, C. Wright. Row 17—W. Wright. Not Pictured—C. Binkowski. T. Bruce, W. Casey, N. Fox, V. Wright. . . . 11 . . . The CHARHIAN NINTH GRADE ntUit Version Teddy Roosevelt .......Roger Smith Gibson girl ....Ethel Mae VanGoethem Lily Langtry ..........Joyce Caswell Richard Mansfield...Gene Williamson Lillian Russell ....Barbara Jordan Diamond Jim Brady ....Charles Ilarag George Bernard Shaw ..............Lillian Smrchek Peck’s Bad Boy ........Gaylord Yund Huck Finn ..............Jess Jordan Fielding H. Yost ........Bob Brown Class sweethearts .....Douglas Lowe. Janice Gearhart Henry Ford ...........Tony Crawford Reminiscing This year’s freshmen can look back on their first stab at high school, re- membering all the things that the upper classmen, especially the sopho- mores. tried to discourage them about. Everyone takes the freshmen for suckers, but now that it is all over, the freshies feel that three more years of high school promise to be lively ones. Even though it took them quite a while to muster up enough nerve to organize a class party, they definitely made up for lost time on their hay ride which was held in May. What is this younger generation coming to? By now the members of the class realize that besides good times worth- while knowledge and education can lx gained in high school. They are beginning to see why their parents wanted them to start out by taking the right courses. All in all. the freshmen are fully prepared to start off with a bang in their sophomore year. Next year’s freshmen can be guaranteed a super deluxe job of ribbing from the sopho- mores-to-be of next year. President’s Message We. the class of ’49. look back over the year as a happy one. Among the activities which we promoted, the hay ride, which was held in May. stood out as one enjoyed by all. The freshman class has had several outstanding people this year. Many of these are found in the cadet and i senior band. Sports too. have played a very important part in our activi- ; ties. Sue Hale was chosen class queen for the journalism carnival. Much credit, however, must be giv- en to our advisers. Mrs. Kiplinger. Mr. Huston. Mr. Powell and Miss Wells. Without them our successes would have been impossible. Also we would like to thank all the class officers for their fine co-operation which helped us so much in our first year in senior ! high. Sam Spagnuolo. President. Freshmen Leaders President .........Sam Spagnuolo S Vice President ... Carroll Dane i J Secretary ....Ethel Van Goethem ! | Treasurer .............Pat Dean I J Student Council .......Bob Brown J | Dan Dickinson | . ——------——---------------------j ------------—-----------------—---t I ; Class Emblems ! Motto: Do your best and forget j j the rest | « Flower: Rose J j Colors: Red and White i I Row 1—G. Ackley. G. Ackley. C. Alfonso. B. Azeltine, J. Bandfield, J. Briggs. Row 2—R. Brown, G. Bruce. S. Bruce, J. Cain, J. Carmoney, J. Caswell. Row 3—P. Clapper, R. Clark. L. J. Clifford. L. Collins, R. Cooper, T. Crawford. Row 4—W. Crittenden, L. Curry, C. Dane, B. Day, P. Dean, R. DeBie. Row 5—H. Diamond. D. Dickinson, I. Parr. I. Fetterman, B. Fox, J. Frazier. Row S— L. French, J. Gearhart, L. Giller, B. Greenshields. P. Gregg, P. Griest. Row 7—J. Griffin, C. Harag, R. Johnson, B. Jordan, J. Jordan, G. Kardel. Row 8—B. Kelly, F. M. King, J. Leach, B. Lindblom, J. Loughan, E. Loveland. Row 9—D. Lowe. J. Mann, H. Markison, R. Marshall, C. Martens, T. Martin. Row 10—C. Mathews. E. B. McClintock. B. McKeag, M. Moist. M. E. Moore. R. Morris. Row 11—J. Myers, K. Nevins, G. Newcomer. C. Newland, B. Nichol. W. Pardee. Row 12—J. Parish, M. L. Parr, S. Paton, L. Pfeifer, D. Pratt, E. Roiter. Row 13—J. Schwegler, G. Shaull, K. Sherman. B. Shoemaker, P. Sinclair. M. Smith. Row 14—R. Smith. L. Smrchek, C. Stanton, E. Tanner, P. Thornton, E. Towe. Row 15—J. Tuckey. E. VanGoethem. B. Webb. B. White, C. Widrig. G. Williamson. Row 16—H. Wright. G. Yund. N. Zimmerlee. Not Pictured—R. Allen, A. Farlin, C. Hummel. B. King. C. Mohre. V. Ray. L. Royston, M. Shiels, S. Spagnuolo. V. Swift. J. Wells. R. Wilcox. . . . 12 . . . The CHARH AN EIGHTH GRADE � IUf0O Version Toddy Roosevelt ..........Dan Drown Gibson girl ................Sue Hale Lily Langtry ............Yvonne Hill Richard Mansfield ........Dan Brown Lillian Russell .......Clara Mauney Diamond Jim Brady ....Carlton Dornau George Bernard Shaw....Jimmy Wilson Peek's Bad Boy .........Carl Rulison Huck Finn ..........Albert McDonald Fielding H. Yost ........Gerry Clark Class sweethearts ....Kenneth Sparks. Sue Hale Henry Ford ..........Carlton Dornan President’s Message We. the class of 1950. have had a prosperous year. We have sponsored several dances and parties such as Halloween. Valentine and Christmas. The eighth grade has had many bas- ketball games. The girls played Re- surrection. and the boys played other out-of-town teams. The junior high | had a talent assembly, which the; eighth grade took part in. The eighth grade has a few cheer leaders, which have had some pep meetings. We are looking forward to having many more properous years. Yvonne Hill. President. She: “Gee. what's the score . . I'm late? lie: “Nothing and nothing.” She: “Gosh, am I glad. I didn't miss anything then.” Your brains were put on the top; of your anatomy: see that they get top consideration.” Did you fall down with your good pants on. Tommie?” asked mother. Well. Mom. there wasn't time to take them off.” Reminiscing The eighth grade is quite ready for the first year of high school. Next year choosing their own subjects will be a great novelty. And imagine it. they won’t have to try to hide in the corners at the dances when ten-thirty comes! If the class of 1950 becomes as active in the ninth grade as it has been this past year, it will be sure of successful high school days. Many of the decorations made for seme of our more important dances were designed by eighth graders. Their experience will Ik of great value in the time to come. We couldn’t pass by without men- tioning the athletic ability of the eighth graders. The girls as well as the boys have had basketball, softball and bowling teams. Of course, some of the girls were pretty green at flrst- and it did take a little time to live down the boys’ scornful remark about. Aw. girls can’t catch or even throw a ball.” They did show them that they really could do it. however. By the reports of the eighth grades’ contribution to that exclusive junior high assembly, there ought to be a bang up one sponsored by the fresh- men next year. Bob Babcock and Gerry Clark really did some sharp acting. Wonder whom they were trying to impress? The cheering section at the football and basketball games had good assis- tant leaders provided by the eighth grade. The girls have real school spirit. Their last year of junior high has been a good basis for the class of 1950 to start out high school. I Eighth Grade Leaders President ............Yvonne Hill | Vice President .....Rodney Wood Secretary ..............Sue Hale j Treasurer ..........Jerry Clark j Student Council ........Dan Brown! Clara l3uney j -----------------------------------J ; Class Emblems j Motto: It is what we think and j i what we do that makes us what we j j are I Flower: Rose J | Colors: Blue and Yellow ; I —---------------------------- -� Jerry Clark: “You know, politicians aren't so simple. Bob Babcock: “Why not?” Jerry: “You try standing on a fence and keeping both ears to the ground. Row 1—D. Aid. D. Barnard. D. Barrett. R. Beals, B. Riley. B. Babcock. R0W 2—R. Brandon. J. Briggs. J. Brock. D. Brown. F. Brown. D. Brummett. row 3—b. Bumford. S. Bursley. J. Clark, R. Claflin. C. Clever. A. Colizzi. Row 4—Janet Cornelius. Joan Cornelius. M. Diamond, C. Dornan, J. Faust, A. Felder. Row 5—F. Fell. B. French. D. French. R. Goodnoe. J. Granstrom. M. Griest. row 6—S. Hale, L. Haley. J. Hall. L. Harmon. D. Hicks. M. Hill. Row 7—Y. Hill. E. Hinckley. J. Hillis. B. Hollandsworth, D. Hoover. A. Janes. row 8—K. Keeney. B. Lenon, N. Livingston, A. McDonald, R. McKay, D. Martin. Row 9—C. Mauney. J. Nadeau. K. Noe. J. Norris. M. Olmstead, J. Papoi. Row 10—J. Paprenec. D. Parish. J. Patterson. E. Patterson. B. Pinch. M. Potter. Row 11—G. Pryor, I. Weldon. J. Roberts. M. Root, G. Royston. C. Rulison. Row 12—P. Schrader, D. Shamp, B. Shults. M. Smith. K. Sparks. D. Stadel. Row 13—A. Starr, L. Stetler. L. Sumerix. H. Sykes. J. Taylor. E. Them. Row 14—V. Thuma. D. Towsley, R. VanDorpe, P. Ward. D. Willard. J. Wilson. Row IS—J. Wood. R. Wood. Not Pictured—D. Carter, F. Fisk. L. Frank, H. Harrington, R. Howard. J. Laven- good. B. McKeag. B. Roath. S. VanSplintern. The CHARHIAN SEVENTH GRADE •90 Yvrnion Teddy Roosevelt ...............Dick Fast Gibson girl .................Louise Berg Lily Langtry ..........Jackie Hale Richard Mansfield Lloyd Braithwaite Lillian Russell ..Jane Anne Smith Diamond Jim Brady ... James Barnaby George Bernard Shaw ............. Darwin Host wick Peck's Bad Boy .....Sam Bandfield Huck Finn ........Darwin Bostwick Fielding H. Yost ......Hans Kardel Class sweethearts ..Lloyd Braithwaite. Jackie Hale Henry Ford ............Benn Martin Reminiscing The lirst year spent in junior high school is entirely different from any other school experience to the seventh graders. Trying to remember where each classroom is and the names of the various teachers on a schedule curd seems very complicated the first day. No matter how bewildered they were though, the class of 1951 took everything in their stride and made a place for themselves in C. H. S. Halloween. Christmas and Valentine day gave them the impulse to organ- ize parties. Quite a few dates” blos- somed out at these affairs. Results of the girls trying to teach the boys how to dance could be seen. Many traded names after they were drawn from the hat. for the Valentine party. Could it be because some of the boys wanted their girls' names? The class promises participation in athletics and many other fields for the coming year. The help given to the student council this year has been very noteworthy. The eighth-graders-to-be are ready to welcome next year's new seventh graders. As this year's eighth grade has done, they will help the newcom- ers to feel a part of the junior high. The class of 1951 have shown that they will be able to contribute any- thing that they are called upon to do. President’s Message Many of us in the class of 1951 have been successful in raising our marks. We are looking forward to the eighth grade year. We sponsored a dance and have had several parties. The boys of our grade have taken much interest in the junior high sports and the girls in G. A. A. activ- ities. Jackie Hale was chosen for our class queen. We of the seventh grade wish to thank our advisers. Miss Mattie Fish- er. Mrs. Marie Taylor and Miss Mar- jorie Smith for their help through this year. Jane Anne Smith. President. Sam Spagnuolo: Whassa idea of wearing my raincoat?” Carroll Dane: You wouldn't want me to get your new suit wet would you?” A wink lasts the seventeenth part of a second. But the consequences may last a life-time. Class Emblems Motto: Backl� one not wishbone Flower: Rose Colors: Red and White L ,] Down Melody Lane Please Don’t Say No ............Jane Anne Murphy Personality ....Lloyd Braithwaite One More Dream” ........... George Pietrogallo Shoo Fly Pie ....George Widrig Fishin’ For The Moon ............Nancy Harrington Come Rain Or Come Shine ...............Sam Bandfield You Won't Be Satisfied ...............Sharon Farrier Full Moon and Empty Arms” ...................Dick Fast i i j i I Feminine compliment — My dear, what a perfectly stunning gown! Didn’t they have your size?” j Seventh Grade Leaders ! j President .....Jane Anne Smith } | Vice President ....Frank Bracyj [Secretary ...........Jackie Hale} {Treasurer ..........Clyde Nichols I • Student Council ...Eunice Jones} | Earl Me.ul | ---------------------------------- Row 1—R. Alfonso. S. Bandfield. F. Barnaby. B. Barnaart, L. Berg. Row 2—D. Bostwick, M. Boyer, L. Braithwaite, B. Brown, D. Carpenter. Row 3—K. Carey. R. Clark, L. Cobb, B. David, J. Davis. Row 4—G. DePue, S. Farrier, D. Felder, C. Ferouson, P. Fullerton. Row 5—J. Gammage. N. J. Gregg. J. Hale. D. Hambleton, G. Harmon. Row 6—S. Harmon, N. Harrington, J. Hughes, M. J. Higby, D. Hoover. Row 7—C. Housler, R. Hull. B. Heater. N. Jensen, H. Johnson. Row 8—E. Jones. H. Kardel, H. Kimmel, C. Kane, D. Krietlow. Row 9—S. Lewis, B. Mann. B. Martin, W. Martens, E. Mead. Row 10—L. Medcoff, H. Myers, B. Moist, J. A. Murphy, B. Nagle. Row 11—R. Newland, C. Nichols, J. Norris, R. Owen, D. Packard. Row 12—J. Pinch, G. Peitrogallo, P. Priesman, R. Reed. F. Reiner. Row 13—D. Rolfe, K. Sayles, J. Sherd. J. A. Smith, M. Sykes. Row 14—H. Them. M. Thompson, R. Tubbs, M. Vance, I. Whitinger. Row 15—M. Whitney, G. Widrig, H. Wilcox, L. Williamson, D. Yund. Not Pictured—R. Bracy, B. Duguid, D. Edson, P. Elieff, R. Fast. F. Felder, P. Lynd, J. Richardson, Roger Smith, Richard Smith. E. Starkweather. • • • H • , , The CHARH AN SNAPS 1. When do we eat? 2. Bringing things into shape 3. Roll ’em 4. Get to work 6. Spring swim 6. Typing class 7. The carpenter 8. Behind the eight ball 9. Looks good! 10. Songbirds 11. O. B. in the making 12. Blow 'em out 13. Not bad 14. Back to school 15. Copy 16. Pals 17. Have a bite 18. Food 19. Have a hard night? 28. 20. Lunchtime 29. 21. Make-up 30. 22. Want to read it? 31. 23. Vanity 32. 24. Ready to go 33. 25. At work 34. 26. Saw ’em, boy 35. 27. One of those parties! 36. 15 . Boiler room boss Murdick. Beebe Griffin, Inc. “At your service, sir.” Fifty-two pick-up Gertie Mrs. Morey Kerchief kids In action More action The CHARHIAN SENIOR BIOGRAPHY NAME NICKNAME ENJOYS MOST NEVER SEEN WITHOUT CHERISHED POSSESSION D. Aid Oix Sleeping Eds' ring Ed R. Archer Ray” Flying Pat McLane Navy ring A. Aseltme Ann Skating Watch Class ring M. Backofen Freck Driving Car Car R. Baker Pinky Eating One of the boys Driver's license J. Beverly John” Flying Wacky Pilot's license W. Boyer “Murt Reading Glasses Ring S. Briggs Shirttail Reading Candy Watch R. Brown Ronny” Dating One of the gang Model T H. Bumford Curly Reading Mavis Class ring P. Bursley Phil Hunting fishing Red hair Class ring M. Cheney Cheney Swimming Betty W. Teddy bear P. Craven “Porsh Dancing June Imagination B. Davis “Barb Sleeping Eileen Bob Paton J. Denison “Deni Cats Clothes Bracelet B. Durbin “BJ Singing Stucky and Montgomery Watch O. Face O zzy Riding through the park H. Sumerix Car C- Field “Speedy Golf Virginia Radio M. Freed Freak Talking Books Letters J. Frey Jackson Swimming Pat McLane Class ring K. Frey “Dimples’ Airplanes Women Car J. Gardner Johnny Driving Keith Car R. Garvey Bobby Talking The gang Locket P. Goodrich Red” Going with George George George's ring J. Granstrom Taffy Skipping school Joyce T. Tom S. Haigh Stan Horse back riding One of the boys Watch W. Haun Willie” Bicycling Glasses Locket D. Hice Speed Eating Chuck State Farmers Degree P. Hicks Phil” Parties Fran Clark Class ring W. Holmes Curly” Sports Johansen Lmdblom School sweater M. Horn Stub” Sports Ford Watch B. Hunter Beth Bowling Mary Lou Class ring R. Joppie Bob Swimming Kroger gang Class ring H. Krusell Gusto Football Willard Willard L. Larsen Lila Dancing Elaine Class ring J. Lerch Bugs Bunny Dancing Portia Cedar chest J. Loucks Cueball” Parties Tom Women D. Loveland Zeke” Flying John B. Doodle bug L. Lynd Bess;e Movies Rosy Bracelet H. Marsh Swampy Life in general Ronny B. G. 1. shoes M. Marshall Marty” Making music Eileen Tanner Class ring J. Martens Jeanette T raveling Don Joseph Ring J. Martin Stud Venice Venice Venice T. Martin Big Tom” Sports The gang Ford p. McLane Pat” Sports Jack Frey Class ring E. Mohre Shorty Parties The gang Imagination B. Montgomery • Monty” Chicago Sue Queenie and pups D. Moore Don” Sports Laverty School sweater B. Myers Bev Baseball Warren Jewelry R. Packard Bob” Sports Wayne H. Class ring N. Parent Pumpkin Roller skating Clothes Ring J. Parker Jo Parties Dillin Diamond B. Parr Barb” Square dancing The gang Watch V. Parr Weenie” Sleeping Jack Jack B. Pierce Betsie” Swimming Reva S. Class ring S. Pittenger Pitt Sports Short hair Cat E. Pundik Pundik Sleeping Barb Bracelet G. Rich Richie” Good movies Bill Ring R. Riley Rosie Eating Louise Dog M. Rochester Roxie T raveling Elsie Dog E. Royston Sunny Hunting The gang Car M. Royston Jinks” Hiking Helen Ring M. Sanders Meg Letters Bracelet Vern R. Sinclair Windy” Swimming Class ring Red hair C. Smith Cyclone” Dancing The gang Watch E. Smith Elsie Working Mary Lou Watch N. Snyder Snyder Dancing Fran Clark Bill E. Southworth Junior Sleeping Car Car F. Strickland Strickie” Scouting One of the boys Brown hair S. Stucky Sue Dancing Betty Appetite H. Sumerix Harry Hunting Oscar Class ring R. Swick Reva” Music Betty Class ring L. Swift Sis Reading Victor Sarah Diploma J. Taylor Jo Sports Janice Bob M. Tharp “Tharp Talking One of the boys Class ring D. Thompson Doreen Sports Marge Rings J. Tirrell Jack Driving Ford Virginia T. Treloar Tom” Eating John Women M. Upright “Lyn” Eating Cleone The gang C. Weaver Chuck” Sports Ford Watch M. Webb Webb T raveling Sweater Rings F. Weymouth Wacky Playing boogie J. Beverly Car L. Whitright Pug Eating Shirley Gordon Class ring B. Wilcox Batsy Good Time Cheney Souvenirs L. Wilmore Lucy Eating Marilyn W. Watch M. Wilmore Marge Sports Doreen Rings W. Wright Bill Farming One of the boys Watch C. Youngs Charlie Potterville R. Parish Car PET PEEVE Drunks Smoking drinking Overalls Stuck-up women Homework Women Snobs Snobs Girls' wearing overalls Sloppy girls Stuck-up women Snobs Lying Untrue people Girls' smoking Giggling girls Girls’ smoking Working Blondes Girls in overalls Drinking . smoking Girls in overalls Snobs Snobs Snobs Drinking smoking Smoking Smoking Snobs Sloppy shirts Girls’ smoking and drinking Wolves Snobs Giggling girls Catty people Smoking Girls in overalls Slacks Drinking Gripers Gum crackers Being bossed Sulker Sloppy shirts Drinking Snobs Singing commercials Persistent women Drinking Overalls Smoking Two-faced people Girls' smoking Two-faced people Girls' smoking Snobs Conceited people Bragging people Drinking Stuck-ups Girls in overalls Overalls Being bossed Stuck-ups Gum-crackers Loafers Two-faced people Stuck-ups Persistent women Narrow-minded people Nosey women Snobs Overalls and slacks Two-faced people Women Girls’ smoking Girls’ smoking Long skirts Gripers Girls' drinking and smoking Snobs Nosey women Smoking Gum crackers Smoking Smoking Persistent women Girls’ smoking 16 AMBITION Medical secretary Farmer Housewife Grow up To be a man Just flying Civil service worker Nurse Chief Pharmicist's Mate Beauty operator Architect College Housewife Bob’s wife Raise cats Social work Join the Navy Go to Arizona To grow up Farmer Engineer Engineer Secretary Get married Journalist Farmer Office work Win American Farm Award Secretary Chemical engineer Farmer Photography Working in stores Join the Army Owning a store Housewife Gunnery Serg. in Marines Flying Secretary Jeweler Bookkeeper Marriage Farmer Farmer Farmer Receptionist Hasn’t any Professional sports Artist Chemical engineer Housewife Travel Beauty operator Jack's wife Social worker Chemist To be happy Good housewife News reporter Bookkeeper Farmer Stenographer Buyer Farmer’s wife Nurse Secretary Get married Army Just working Dietitian Army Just work Office worker Reporter Just work Flying Farmer To grow up Medical secretary Farmer Model Join the Army Telephone operator Personnel director Beauty operator Secretary Post office work Join the Navy The CHARHIAN FEATURE PAGE Woman s Mysterious Disappearance Involves Members of Class of 1946 Plash! This is your roving reporter here in C. H. S. bringing you the latest develop- ments in the strange disappearance of Miss Wells from the Thomas Treloar Home for Aged Indies, on August 15. 1961. The only clue so far was brought to light by Deacon Loucks of the Round church, who while inspecting a key hole on the third floor noticed a piece of paper lodged in the lock, and im- mediately called upon Stud Martin, famed lock picker and third story man. to extract it. The numbers 1946. and the initials W. E. W. were Inscribed on it. When this was reported to police chief “String 'em-up-alive Fields, nhe broke up a promising game of “African Golf” to send her four dopey deputies Beverly. Archer. Joppie. and Brown to delve into the dilemma. It was decided after consultation with the psychic Gypsy Rose Rochester, that the clue definitely throws suspicion on the class of 1946. Within the course of twrenty-four hours. Mayor Moore had issued a proclamation, car- ried out by Aldermen Weaver and llaigh order- ing every member of said class to appear in the new plastic auditorium of C. H. S. before noon of the following day. Among the earliest arrivals were Rosie Riley and Louise Lynd. co-proprietors of a chain of smart dress shops: “Bessie's Better Buys” of New York. Chicago, and Paris. Over in one corner of the room your roving reporter observed that noted architect Keith Frey and his new bride, the former Norma Snyder, are discussing old times writh the Misses Taylor and Granstrom of the Mud Pie Chemical Co., who have rceently perfected syn- thetic nylon hose. Their formula went over big when modeled by the gorgeous I. V. Webb, star of Baker's Burlesque. Well, look who Just came in! It's none other than that Gene Krupa of the atomic age. Harry Sumerix, and his chauffeur. Tom Martin. Upon viewing the situation, super salesman Jack Frey approached Harry on the timely sugges- tion of accident insurance. Mrs. Frey (nee Wilma Boyer), broke up the swindle by ask- ing Jack to care for Junior. What's this? Oh no. it can't be. Betty Montgomery. Venice Parr, and Sue Stucky now known as the “Unholy Three”, are practicing their latest singing commercial for Parker’s Plastic Plate Dental Firm. They were accom- panied at the piano by the delicate Angers ot none other than Boogie Bass Weymouth, the nine-hundred-dollar-a-night boy. The housing problem for this huge group was settled when Mr. Marsh, the multi-millionaire proprietor of Harold's Hock Shoppe , and his wife, that proverbial paragon of pulchritude. Phyllis Goodrich, placed their humble abode of five hundred rooms at the disposal of the class. This meager mansion, bounded by “Sanders Steam Baths on one side, and Freed's Flop House” on the other, promised peace and serenity, provided Smith Smith Street Clean- er's jet-propelled steam shovel doesn’t enter upon the scene. The acclaimed psychiatrist. Dr. Gusto Krusell. Just gave out the information that two of the suspects. Denison and Holmes, will be unable to appear as they are being detained by Kalamazoo State Hospital authorities for questionable reasons. Flash: Miss Wells was seen four days ago entering Haun's Hash House in the teeming metropolis of Potterville. The two house de- tectives. Horn and Hice. being the cautious type, reported the news after a pause of four days. Late arrivals are Elaine Mohre. Bonnie Dur- bin. and Barb Davis, who have re-opewtd the Hotel Stattler. under the title of the Bed- Bug Emporium. Accompanying them are their ace bell-hops. Backofen and Bursley. They certainly appear striking in those pink zoot suits, designed by Mesdames Wilcox and Cheney, who have succeeded Adrian in the Dear Aunt Hattie: You'll never know how much I need your aovice at this particular moment. My life will be ruined forever and ever, if you do not give me some advice. I'll just die, I know I will. First I’ll describe myself. I’m a young and ; eager hep cat of sixteen. My father’s a worn j out wolf and my mother’s a sad sack w it.h old , fashioned ideas. I go to a school where there are dozens of handsome males. They’re really slick chicks and my heart aches to spend jus� one evening with such a specimen. Here is my trouble. My folks won’t let me go with any date bait for they think I am too young and inexperienced (little do they know). Isn’t there something I could do to make them understand the situation and see what fun I am missing? I won’t be able to face life if I don’t find a remedy soon. Please help me! Troubled. Dear Troubled: Your worries are over! I’ve got the best solution to your problem. Here goes—Plan a surprise party (surprise to your mother and dad), invite all the gruesome twosomes along with your heart throb. Have them all arrive at a certain time. Throw back the rugs for a jive session—raid the refrigerator—and send them home real late. When your parents realize the fun you have missed without these specimens called men they will know they have made a great mistake and you won't be! troubled abuot dates because of your parents, j The best of luck to you and I’ll be along with you. hope this works. Aunt Hattie. world of fashion. The P. A. system had a slight defect, but 1 was deftly repaired by Hicks and Martens, line-women for the Consumers Power Co. It is rumored that they will soon be promoted to meter-reading. A group of bobby soxers finally crashed the gates, and surrounded their idol. Pat McLane. successor to the late Frank Sinatra. A more solemn atmosphere encircled this; group, as Pittenger and Upright, profitable un- dertakers. file in. Rumor has it that they are! contemplating selling out to Lerch and Craven. Cremation Specialists. The Swick. Swift Myers Matrimonial Agency entered the auditorium with its latest victims, Margie (Wilmore) and Jack Tirrell. (Love must be grand.) It seems that Dixie Aid and Lucille Wilmore are doing a thriving business in angle-worms at Pine Lake. This is what is aptly termed as a ticklish proposition. Now this is a coincidence. Professor of Agriculture at M.S.C. Erman Royston and Mavis Royston. tied the knot, last month. She couldn't bear the thought of changing her name. Chuck Youngs has grown a beard. He offers tough competition for Monty Wooley. It does something for him. although the little woman (Shirley Briggs) hasn't decided quite what. Big Bob Packard, wealthy Lansing play- boy. just staggered through the portals sup- ported by his latest conquest, that blond beauty of Xeedmore. Eileen Pundik. There should be a law against guys like him. He hasn't renewed his Wolf License for this year. What's all the confusion in the lobby? One might have known. It’s that ham comedy team of Whitright Marshall’s Traveling Circus. Oscar Face, and Lila Larsen. Oh Mama, get the pressure cooker, I gotta’ can this corn. On closer observation of this old familiar crowd, some seemed to be missing, but here they come; those famous authors. Glenna Rich and Helen Bum ford. Their latest best-seller is . . . 17 . . . President s Message As we the class of 46 pass through the doors of C.H.S. for the last time we look back on many memorable events, such as the maga- zine sales, junior play, Christmas card sales, and many class dances. In anything wre did. the class seemed slow at first, but once the ball started rolling there wasu't anything that could stop them from going over the top. But we could never have done this alone. We have had very helpful advisers in our four years in high school, and now we w-ish to thank Miss Wesche. Mrs. Lipsey. Mr. Paajanen for their loyal support in helping us. We wish to welcome the juniors into the senior class and hope that they will have as much fun and good luck as we did. Tom Treloar. President. Diary of a Senior Boy Monday — Got to school just in time to get to physical fitness. Oh. my achin' back. Coach sure was tough on us today. Practiced ten- nis after school. Met the gang down town tonight but came home early. Tuesday—Had a good time at school today. More fun hanging aroun 1 the lockers. Practiced tennis after school. Wednesday—Was late for school today so I had to stay hour after school. Went to the show tonight and sat with Mary. Took her home after the show, save more money that way. Thursday—Worked for dad after school today. That means that I have lots of work to do tomorrow. With lots of rest I’ll be able to do it. Friday—I had to work like mad today to get all my work done so I wouldn't have any work to bring home over the week end. Met the gang at Bruno’s and all went female hunting in Lansing. More fun. Saturday—Raked and inotved the lawn this morning and this afternoon went with Bob to the tennis court to practice. Went to the show and ate three boxes of popcorn— Sunday—Went riding with the folks today and stopped at Battle Creek. Had a swell chicken dinner. School tomorrow so I have to get my rest, if I plan on living through physical fitness. How to be the Life of the Party on One High- Ball . or the Results of the Liquor Shortage. Bethany Hunter and Norma Parent, ardent members of the W.C.T.U., state that they think the book should be banned from Charlotte. This should bring the sales up one hundred percent. There seemed to be some big attraction at the front of the building. Ruth Ann Sinclair and Anna Aseltine. news hawks for ye old R-T, are on the job. charging to the source of ex- citement. Did I hear someone mention Miss Wells— she did?—What?—that’s terrible— Ladies and Gentleman. Attention! It is with great pleasure that I announce that our good friend Miss Wells has returned with the help of registered nurses. Dorene Thompson and Barbara Parr, and ambulance driver Dale Loveland. She was picked up late this after- noon. w’hile riding the esculators in the Morris 5 10. We have further evidence of her complete recovery, as she just quoted a line from Shake- speare. All’s well that ends well. The CHARHIAN SNAPS 1. Sloppy, isn’t it? 7. Stage crew 13. G. A. A. 2. The gamblers 8. Guess who? 14. All dressed up 3. Down the alley 9. Handicraft 15. Hi, Tom 4. Lucky boy! 10. Dr. Casler in action! 16. Who's who? 5. Looks vicious! 11. Prize winner 17. The jump 6. Ups and downs 12. Giggles 18. Between classes . . 18 . . The CHARHIAN Diary of a Senior Girl Monday — Ho! Hum! Another week be- gins and no more dates for a few days. Had fun at school today. Hut oh! such awful as- signments; you’d think we didn't have anything to do. My goodness, when do they think we’ll have time to go down to Bruno’s for a coke? Tuesday—Had to go to school early so I could give a hook report. I surely could think of more pleasant things to do than read. To- morrow is the im- portant day—another date with Jack. He’s so wonderful and just my type. Wednesday Just spent the most wonderful hours of my life. Jack and I went to the show. It was a love picture. Jack and I were sitting too close and the ushers turned the flashlight on us. Talk of embarrassing moments! That beat them all. Thursday—Spring fever got me. 1 didn’t do a bit of work at school today. Went with the gang down to Bruno’s for a coke and talked about our dates last night. Friday—No more school for two days. Went to the dance at school. More fun. There were some cute out-of-town boys. (But Jack’s still for me!) Saturday—(Jot up early this morning and went to Lansing with mother. I got the cutest dress. Mother was sort of mad because she didn’t think I needed it. but she finally gave in. Met the gang at Bruno’s and then went to the show at the Eaton. Sunday—Jack was over all day. We had a family dinner and of course Jack stayed. We went bowling in the afternoon and then to the last show. Had more fun this week end. The Class of ’46 S — Sophistication that all seniors have ac- quired. E—Excitement of being a senior at C. H. S. N — New life a senior will lead after gradu- ation. I — Initiative that all seniors possess. O — Occasional trouble with their studies. H — Hare habits acquired by seniors. C — Co-operation of the group at all times. L—Lasting energy throughout the year. A — Ability to get all assignments in on time. S — Stupid excuses seniors bring to school. S — Super Salesmanship in all class events. Charles Y.—“Do you travel much in that old doodlebug 4ft yours Dale L.— From coast to coast.” Charles Y.—“Goodness! Have you really gone from Maine to California in that thing?’’ Dale L. Oh. no. I mean I coast down one hill and then tow it up another one and then coast again.” Tom M.—“Thank you a thousand times for giving me the ride.” Ronald B.—“Don't thank me; I just wanted to see if my car could make the hills with you in it. Three ways to work your way through col- lege: 1. Write your folks for money. 2. Wire your folks for money. 3. Cable your folks for money. FEATURE PAGE 112- Ideal Girl of 1946 Profile like Norma Snyder 1 Venice Parn Hair like ... Glenna Rich Smile like... Eileen Pundik | Your Diploma is no Passport To a Workless Utopia Well, you’ve reached the end of that long, rocky road which took four years and what do you find waiting for you? A diploma. Yes. at that moment it seems there’s just no further goal to be reached. The graduate who steps into the merry-go-round of life finds that his diploma no longer unlocks every door to the future. Years ago it was a wonderful thing to have that precious piece of paper, but today it just unlocks the door to college. The number of high school students going on to college is increasing year by year. The youth of today must realize this fact and see what he can do to reach his horizon. That college door which a diploma unlocks isn’t inviting one in for tea; it merely signfies much more work. The more work one puts ,into it. the more he gets out of it. For the perfect job. college is a must. The world today is requiring more and more of youth. It’s up to youth to fulfill those expecta- tions. Those attending college can face life; squarely, with a knowledge that they hold the education, and all they need to do is to get experience. Students receiving diplomas should cast their eyes to the far off future and realize just what little benefit that diploma is going to give them when there is so much more to learn. Life demands much more than a diploma for a passport to the perfect job and the sooner this is realized the better off the individual is. Figure like...................Mary Jane Webb Clothes like.................... Phyllis Hicks Marks like........................Joyce Denison Personality like..........................Susan Stucky Sense of humor like..........Betty Montgomery Ideal Boy of 1946 Profile like..............................Tommy Treloar Eyes like.........................Keith Frey Hair like..................................Jack Tirrell Smile like........................Wayne Holmes Build like......................Hilding Krusell Clothes like...............................Jack Martin Marks like..................................Bob Packard Personality like....................Don Hice Sense of humor like......................Ronald Brown lUfiO Version Teddy Roosevelt..............Wayne Holmes Gibson girl..................Susan Stucky Lily Langtry.................Eileen Pundik Richard Mansfield............Robert Joppie Lillian Russell.......................Joan Parker Diamond Jim Brady...................Ronald Brown George Bernard Shaw..........John Gardner Peck’s Bad Bov............Floyd Weymouth Huck Finn....................John Beverly Fielding H. Yost.............Donald Moore Class sweethearts.Venice Parr - Jack Martin Henry Ford.....................Keith Frey TELEVISION Joan P.—“No. Bill, you can’t see me tonight. There’s a lot of static and I look a perfect fright. Norma S.—“When George grumbled that you did not give him any encouragement what ilid you say?” Phyllis H.— Why. I told him I preferred a man who didn't need any.” Sue Stucky—“See this ring? It goes back to my grandmother.” Harold M.—“See this suit? It goes back to my roommate tomorrow.” . . . 19 . . . Last Will ami Tp lampiil To the future classes in C. H.S., we the seniors of the year of 1946, of the city of Char- lotte in the county of Eaton and the state of Michigan being sound of mind, and body, there- fore make our last will and testament. 1. To Joan Easley (who we are sure will put it to good use) Norma Snyder grudgingly gives her flirting power. 2. To Clyde Nichols is willed Floyd Wey- mouth's (need wfe say more?) musical ability. 3. To George Stucky. Wayne Holmes leaves his newly acquired talent for wolfing. George we know will put it to good use. 4. To Dick tTubby) Derby, goes the honor of Don Moore’s athletic ability. 5. Tom Treloar leaves his technique” to Bob Bandfield. knowing this handsome junior will go far wMth it. 6. Keith Frey leaves his great acting talent to any future junior who can use it. 7. Ray Archer bequeaths his height to Carl Lindblom knowing the impossibility of It all. 8. To Dolores Michel from Mary Jane Webb goes her nice figure. 9. To Donna Scovill is willed Roberta Garvey’s slim figure. 10. To Irene Livingston. I«eeora Swdft leaves her accuracy in bookkeeping. 11. To Sam Spagnuolo is left Hilding (Wolf) Krusell’s beautiful build. To Maxine Dillin. Carolyn Field leaves her knowledge that a little craziness can carry one a long way.—Beware of Kalamazoo. Phyllis Goodrich leaves her flaming red hair to anyone w’ho wants it. Bob Packard leaves his wit to Albert Foster, also his ability to get A’s. 15. Ron Brown leaves his official post of women chaser to Don Johansen who. we are sure, will take advantage of the offer. 16. To Irene Clark. Bonnie Durbin leaves her lovely voice knowing she has already gone far. 17. To Bob Casler. Jack Martin leaves his strong constitution knowing that it will be needed. 18. To Shirley Paton is willed Dixie Lee Aid’s long hair in case she ever wants it. We collectively, bequeath the following: To the juniors, we leave our dignity, our studi- ous ability and all that made us what we are today. To the sophomores, we leave our knowledge of worldly goods knowing how badly they need it. To the freshmen we ofTer our deepest sym- pathy knowing the long, hard and tiresome years ahead. To the eighth grade, we leave all the luck in the world as they start out on their high school years. To the seventh grade, we leave the school it- self because as we all know it's theirs in the future years. To the teachers we bequeath the following: To Mr. McCall, our gratitude for putting up with us. To Mrs. Alleen Lipsey. a nice long vacation. She needs it after being our adviser. To Miss Dora Holmes, the memories of her teaching in good old C. H. S. To Mrs. Mildred Iauch. one of the high school base ball bats to use on future noisy stu- dents in the library. To Clark Muma. the solitude of the halls after our tramping feet have passed through the door for the last time. To Miss Winifred Wells, the satisfaction of knowing that the seniors will miss their good old journalism class. To Malcolm Gobel. the wish for many success- ful years in the future such as he has had in the past. To Emerson Grindall. a box of chalk to break up when his temper gets the better of him. The C HARHIAN Track Men Take High Honors For C. H. S. Football Has Ups-Downs Large Crowds Attend Home Games With I ocal Band Playing During Halves Coarh Gobel's football squad of the season had a fairly successful season winning five games and los- ing two. The six lettermen return- ing included: Capt. Tom Martin. Charles Youngs. Hilding Krusell. Richard Derby. Jack Martin. Bob Mohre. and Don Moore. Don Moore. Hilding Krusell and Peter Kardel were on the all conference team while Capt. Tom Martin. Douglas White, and Richard Derby were mentioned on the honorable men- tion list. Win Opening Game Charlotte started a fine schedule playing I akeview for the first game. The teams were evenly matched in the second and third quarter but Bob Mohre and Don Moore made a touchdown in the first and fourth quarter, respective- ly. Score for the opening game was 12 to 0 with the Spartans los- ing. Mason won the second game by a score of 6 to 0. The touchdown was made iu the first part of the third quarter by Mudget. The extra point was unsuccessful. Or- ioles couldn't make enough ground to be in scoring position before the game had ended. Beat Grand Ledge The third encounter of the sea- son on October 12 was with Grand Ledge. The first quarter was ex- citing when Don Moore went over the line for the first score with the extra point unsuccessful. At the end of the second quarter the score was 19 to 0 with the Orioles flying low. During the last half Charlotte chalked up two more touchdowns and holding the opponents to 6 points. The final tally was 32 to 6. Honor Game First out of town game was play- ed at Hastings for the dedication of the new field named Johnson Field. Charlotte took part in the dedication ceremony with the band playing and Mr. McCall speaking for visiting teams. Traveling to Howell on October J 26. the big boys won their fourth game of the vear by a score of 32 I to 6. Everett won over the local team by a score of 20 to 12. Jug Stays Home On Monday. November 12. at 2:30 a large crowd gathered to see the final tussle of the 45 season at Eaton Rapids. This game was a walk away. Charlotte winning 32 to 0. The first quarter was see-sawing, letting the Gobel men win 6 to 0. The second quarter Don Moore and Floyd Weymouth each made a touchdown. Still unhappy, the Orioles flew over for two more scores. At the start of the fourth WIN FIRST NINE MEETS Back Row: Coach Gobel. E. Furu. B. Greenshields. R. Radee. D. Hice. R. Mohre, D. White, D. Furu, Coach Paajanen. Middle Row: D. Moore. B. Bryan. R. Jopoie. F. Weymouth. R. Derby, R. Santee. M. Mason, C. Weaver. A. Fox. Front Row: K. Sherman. R. Debler. G. Starr. H. Lanqmaack. R. Huffman. D. Rosenbrook, S. Haiflh, M. Horn.___________________ _________________________________________________ 6 tiole fyecUAe id. RONALD BROWN—“Ron” has earned one letter playing football. PHILIP BURSLEY—“Phil” won one letter playing football. DONALD HICE—“Don” has received one letter in cross- country, one letter playing reserve on the basketball team, and two letters running one-half mile in track. WAYNE HOLMES—Wayne has earned eight letters in the following events: one in cross-country, three in bas- ketball, playing guard, three in tennis, and one in track, running the mile. He also holds the honor of being captain in cross-country, basketball, and tennis teams. HILDING KRUSELL—Hilding was awarded three letters in football, playing left guard, one in cross-country and one in track. JOHN LOUCKS—“Johnny” has earned two letters in track, running the dashes. DALE LOVELAND—“Zeke” won one letter in cross-country. JACK MARTIN—Jack was awarded two letters playing right guard in football. THOMAS MARTIN—“Tom” was captain in football, earning three letters playing left guard. DONALD MOORE—“Don” has two letters in football, playing fullback, three in basketball, and two in track, throwing the shot. ROBERT PACKARD—“Bob” won a letter in tennis. CHARLES WEAVER—“Chuck” was awarded four letters in track, as dashman, and one playing reserve on the basketball team. FLOYD WEYMOUTH—“Wacky” won two letters in football and three in track. CHARLES YOUNG—“Chuck” received two letters playing center on the football team. quarter with all reserves playing for the Orioles and the score 32 io 0. neither team could gain enough 20 yardage to score. By winning this game the highly valued brown jug stayed at Charlotte. Cindermen Travel Fast With Seven Lettermen Re- turning, the Squad Has Many Winners One of Charlotte's first victories in track for '46 was the Indoor track meet, held at Michigan State Col- lege. February 9. At this meet, there were nineteen events, consist- ing of all college competition, ex- cept the eighteenth, which was for high school students. Local boys who entered the relay were Raymond Radee. running the 440; Douglas White. 220; Charles Weaver. 220; and Bob Mohre. the half mile. The schools which competed in this relay at the Jenison Field House were Charlotte, taking first place; Lansing Eastern, second; East Lansing, third; Ann Arbor, fourth; Lansing Sexton, fifth; and Lansing Everett, sixth. Winning this meet entitled the team to a trophy which must be defended next year. The first team to have it in its possession for three years wins the honor of keeping it. This trophy is sponsor- ed by the Downtown Coaches’ As- sociation in Lansing. In addition, a second trophy pre- sented to the team is here perman- ently. It is a long round white baton with Track Carnival. 1946 Sprint Medley Relay High School” inscribed on it in green letters. Juniors Win Meet To open spring track season, the interclass meet was held April 2 at 4 o'clock. The meet was very close and six interclass records were broken. The records were high hurdles, 100 yd. dash, 440 run, 880. pole vault, and broad Jump. Coach reported. Results were very gratifying . The final score was (Continued on next pagej The CHARH AN Circuit, District, Regional Champions of ’46 Basketball Wins Honors Three Home Boys Placed On All-C onference Team; One on State List To break the trophy record of Charlotte high. the basketball luiuad of 1945-46 brought home three trophies as a result of their hard work during the season. One of the trophies received by the Orioles was for being the Ca- pitol Circuit Champions for the sec- ond consecutive year. I ettermen returning from the previous year were D. Moore. B. Mohre. D. Derby and W. Holmes. During the season. 14 games were scheduled. 10 of which were confer- ence games. Of these, the squad won seven and lost three. Ionia and Hastings played Charlotte for the non-conference games. The opener of the season was suc- cessfully played December 7 by de- feating Hastings. 42 to 22. The scoring at the end of the first quarter totaled 14 for the Or- ioles to the Saxons’ 4. In the sec- ond period. Charlotte garnered 10 points to Hastings’ 4. while the visitors rallied in the third quart- er. making 9 points to the birdies' 10. The last quarter saw 8 for the home team and 5 for Hastings, making the final score 42 to 22. The second game was a second victory taken from E erett. Their line-up was as follows; Lardie. Bullion. Cosgrove. Cook and Boko- voy. The local team won. Playing the first out of town game Charlotte lost to Grand Ledge. December 18 by one point. This was very close but the team was off on defense. The fourth game of the season started w ith Charlotte tossing the leather into the basket until a mighty lead of 31 to 6 was es- tablished at the half. The last half proved Howell a spirited team by some tough playing in which the scores, piled up. Both teams played hard from the beginning, but Char- lotte overcame the Highlanders to win. 46-34. January 18 saw the Orioles at Eaton Rapids, where they breezed past the Islanders with a score of' 42-20. With the winning of this game. Charlotte lengthened the] league record to four victories and one defeat. Leaders in League In the second meeting with Grand Ledge, the Gobelites rolled j to an easy victory with a score of I 54-36, retaining the leadership in! the Capitol Circuit League. At I first, the C. H. S. squad did not hit too well, but manuged to grab enough points to lead at the half. 19 to 12. The local boys walked j away with points in the third] period, rebuffing the Comets' threat | of the last quarter, making the final score 54-36. Charlotte again defeated the Ev-; erett Vikings in a rough and tumble game February 1 with a score of 48-25. The hosts played a good ball game, but could not hit the basket or stop the Orioles' scoring power. The Mason-Charlotte game of February 8 resulted in a victory for the Bull Dogs. 15-13. They play- ed a strictly defensive game. Victory resulted from the Eaton Rapids game on the home court February 15. The score during the first half was always close and tied several times, making an exciting game. At the half the score was 19-16 in favor of the Orioles. The Orange and Black boys shot ahead in the second period leaving the score at the end 39-24. Howell Wins This game was very fast in all four quarters with Whity Carroll being top man for the Highlanders and Wayne Holmes being top boy for the Orioles. Charlotte lost this game. Charlotte won the District tour- nament by beating Grand Ledge 49 to 30 and Hastings in the finals. 38 to 30. This also was the second consecutive year as District Champs. Albion Winners Being District Champs entitled the team to go to Albion where the regional contest for this year was held. Charlotte drew East Lan- sing and won with a score of 33 to 25. Marshall was the next team to be played and by winning with u score of 43 to 41 in a three minute overtime, the basketeers became Racqueteers Have Full Schedule Back Row: C. Dane, G. Williamson, E. Grindall. Front Row: B. Packard. R. Dane, R. C. Lindblom. the holders of the regional trophy. At the start of the game, both teams were hitting with the Orioles leading. 11 to 6. at the end of the first quarter. The Calhoun county team scored 11 points in the sec- ond period, holding the Orange Black to 6 points. The score was tied. 17 to 17 at the end of the half. The second half was much speed- ier and harder with Wayne Holmes spraining his ankle late in the third quarter. The fourth quarter ended with a score of 37 to 37. During the overtime. Marshall made I points, while Charlotte tallied 6, making the final score 43 to 41 in favor of the Orioles. The Gobelites then journeyed to Sexton high school in Lansing where they played Farmington in the state quarter-finals. This game was very close with the local team 1 to 2 points ahead until the last five seconds, when the oppon- ents stole the ball to make a field goal, putting them in the lead by one point. When the whistle blew the score was 27 to 26. CINDERMEN (Continued from page 20) Roiter, H. Packard. G. Yund. Coach Huffman, W. Holmes, D. Johansen, Netters Have Full Season With Three Let termen Back, Racqueteers Meet Large Schools To open another season of tennis. Wayne Holmes. Carl Lindblom and Don Johansen are the returning lettermen. The squad is coached •� y Mr. Grindall. The first meet was held with Lakeview, April 24 at the home court. The final scoie was Lakeview 5 and Charlotte 2. Lansing Eastern was the scene of the second meet, held April 30, with Eastern winning 5 to 2. As this goes to press there arc seven meets scheduled, two witli Lakeview. one with Sexton, one with Lansing Eastern, and two with Grand Ledge. The regional meet is at Kalamazoo May 25. There will be two doubles and one single from Charlotte. Captain chosen for the year was Wayne Hol- mes. juniors. 51 4 • seniors. 48; sopho- more. 29% : freshman. 1. The first track meet was with Ionia. April 5. the returning let- termen for Charlotte. Charles Wea- ver. John Loucks. Raymond Radee. Don Hice. Bob Mohre. Floyd Wey- mouth. and Don Moore. The final score was 85 6 to 13% with local thindads ahead. Charlotte took all firsts In twelve events. East Lansing was the scene of the second track meet. This also wa: at home. Bueschlen was the boy who held the Orioles from scoring more points. Out of twelve events the team chalked up eight firsts. This meet was held April 12. The total score was 65 to 39. The first triangle meet was held April 23 with Grand Ledge and Williamston being the visitors. This was a very good day with time being much faster. Total scores were Charlotte. 90; Grand Ledge. 20%; Williamston. 20%. Win Relay Trophy Saturday. April 27. the local boys journeyed to Hastings for the an- nual Hastings Relay meet. There were 14 B schools, with Charlotte taking first. The boys received medals and ribbons for their races and the team received a meet trophy. May 3. the 10 top boys attended the Allegan Relays at Allegan. This meet was close between Charlotte and Fremont. The boys brought back 16 medals and the big track meet trophy. Final score was Char- lotte 38. taking first place, and Fremont. 32. second. As this goes to press there are four meets left, the Albion Invita- tional meet. Capitol Circuit. Reg- ional. and State meets. The team won the first seven and is still going strong. . . . 21 . . The CHARHIAN CALENDAR INDEX ORGANIZATION INDEX Page Alumni Issue 1 1. 4 Issue • 1. 3. 4 Issue 3 4 Issue 4 1. 3. 4 Issue 5 5. 6. 7 Issue 6. 7 1 Issue 9 1. 3. 4 12 4 Issue 13. 14 2 Assemblies Issue 1 4 Issue 3. 4. 5, 6.7. 8 1 Issue 10 4 Issue 11 1. 4 12 1. 4 Issue 13 3 Band Issue 1 4 0 1 Issue 3 L 3. 4 issue 4 3 Issue 5 1, 8 Issue 6 1 1 Issue 10 4 Issue 11 1 Issue 12 4 Issue 13 1 Issue 14 1. 6 Basketball Issue 5 3. 4 Issue 6 3 3. 4 Issue 8 3. 4 Issue 9 3. 4 Issue 10.11.12 3 Charhian and Journalism Issue 1 1 Issue 5 i Issue 11 1 Issue 12 1 Issue 13 3 Issue 14 5. 6 Cheerleaders' Club Issue 1.9 3 Cross Country Issue 1 3 Issue 2 1 Dances Issue 7 4 8 1 Issue 9 1 Issue 10 3 Enrollment Issue 1 1 F. F. A. 1 4 Issue 2 3 Issue 3.5.7. 8 1 9 1. 4 Issue 10. 11 1 Issue 13 3 F. H. A. Issue 2. 3. 4. 5 1 Issue 4 10 1 Football 1 3 o 3 Issue 3 1 3 4 3 5 4 Footlighteers o 1 5 8 9 1 10 3 11 4 Issue Issue 1? 1 14 1 SCHOOL CALENDAR September 6—Student Registration. (Back to work) September 14—Assembly. (To acquaint the new students with our clubs, organizations, and classes) September 21—Football-Lakeview (C.H.S. won 12 0) October 4—Orange and Black. Octol er 5—Football-Mason (C.H.S. lost 6-0) October 12—Football-Grand Ledge. (C.H.S. won 32-6) October 18-19—Teachers' Institute. (School closed) October 19—Football-Hastings. (C.H.S. won 7-6) October 23—Assembly. (Rev. McConnell telling his war experiences) October 25—Report cards. (Can’t look) October 25—Orange k Black. October 26—Football-Howell. (C.H.S. won 32-6) October 30—Halloween Party at the Oriole's Nest. November 2—Cheerleaders’ Assembly. (Quiz Program) November 2—Football-Everett. (C.H.S. lost 20-12) November 8—Orange k Black. November 12—Football-Eaton Rapids. (C.H.S. won 32-0) November 12—Armistice Day Assembly. November 13—Football-Band-Banquet. ( Food ) November 20—Junior Play. (New Fires) November 21—Girl Reserves Turkey Trot. November 22-23 Thanksgiving Vacation. (Out of school again) November 29—Orange k Black. December 3—Assembly. (Rip Van Winkle) December 6—Report Cards. (More bad news) December 7—Basketball-Hastings. (C.H.S. won 42-22) December 13—Band Concert with Eaton Rapids, here. December 14—Basketball-Everett. (C.H.S. won 34-16) December 21—Christmas Assembly. (Glee club sings) December 21—Basketball-Howell. (C.H.S. won 46-34) December 22-January 2—Christmas Vacation. (Dear Santa: I want . . .) January 8—Basketball-Ionia. (C.H.S. won 27-26) January 10—Orange k Black. January 11—Basketball-Mason. (C.H.S. won 43-33) January 14—Assembly. (Movie on Wild Life) January 16-17—Semester Exams. (Cram) January 17—Basketball-Eaton Rapids. (C.H.S. won 42-20) January 25—Basketball-Grand Ledge. (C.H.S. won 54-36) January 29 -Band Concert with Eaton Rapids, there. January 31—Orange k Black. February 1—Basketball-Everett. (C.H.S. won 48-25) February 5—Teachers' Institute. (No school) February 7—Lt. Whittaker Assembly. February 8—Basketball-Mason. (C.H.S. lost 15-13) February 12—Basketball-Ionia. (C.H.S. won 62-30) February 14—Orange k Black. (Valentine Day) February 15—Basketball-Eaton Rapids. (C.H.S. won 39-24) February 16—Hearts in Harmony Ball. February 22—Basketball-Howell. (C.H.S. lost) February 28—Orange Black. February 28—Report Cards. (Bad new's again) March 1—Home Talent Assembly. March 1—Basketball-Hastings. (C.H.S. lost) March 6-7-8—Basketball tournament. (District Champions) March 11-April 8—Lenten Services. March 14—Orange k Black. March 14—Magician Assembly. March 21—State Band Festival. (District) March 22—Woman’s Club Assembly. (Remember Buster?) March 28—Orange Black. March 29—Journalism Carnival. (A howling success) April 4—Grade School Cantata Assembly. 5—Woman's Club Tea. (Senior girls dress up) 5—Cheerleaders’ Hop. 11— Orange k Black. 12- 13—State Band Festival. (Regional) 12-19—Spring Vacation. (A whole week) 23— Olivet Band Festival. 24— Charhian Staff Assembly. 25— Report Cards. (Did you improve any?) 2—Orange k Black. 2— Election of Mayor and Secretary. (Foster and Robins won) 3— Honor Banquet. (More food) 10—Band Bounce. 10—Rural Students’ Day. 15— Junior Class Assembly. (More talent) 16— Last Orange k Black. 18—Holland Tulip Festival. 29—Charhians given out. 31—Junior-Senior Prom. (Given by the Juniors of course) 2—Baccalau reate. April April April April April April April April May May May May May May May May May May June June 3-4-5—Senior Trip. June 6—Commencement. June 7—Report Cards. ORGANIZATION INDEX Page G. A. A. (Don't forget to come back) (Seniors gain their freedom) (Final bad news) . . . 22 . . . Issue 1 3 Issue 3.5.7 4 Issue 8 3 Issue 10 3 Issue 12 3 Issue 14 4 Girl Reserves Issue 1 Issue 7 1 Issue 8 1 Issue 1 Issue 14 1 Glee Club Issue 1, 3 4 Issue 5 1 Issue 6 1 Issue 4 Issue 9 1 Issue 1 1 1 12 4 Issue 14 5 Hi-Y 7 1 Issue 1 Issue 12 1 Issue 13 1 Issue 14 1 Honor Roll 3 4 Issue 7 1 Issue 8 1 Issue 13 1 Issue 14 5 Junior High 5 4 Issue 10 3 Issue 11 1 12 1 Issue 13 4 Juniors Issue 1 1 2 1 3 1 Issue 4 1 Issue 14 1 Library Issue 1 4 Issue 5 6. i Issue 10 3 11 . 4 Issue 14 3. 6 Rural Students Issue 5 1 Issue 13 3 School Directory Issue 1 2 Seniors Issue 1 1 Issue 5 5 Issue 6 1 Issue 8 1 Issue 10 1 Issue 11 1 Issue 12 1 Issue 14 1. 5 Softball Issue 12 4 Issue 14 4 Student Council Issue 1. 3. 6. 8 1 Tennis Issue 12 4 Issue 13 3 Track Issue 3 •) • Issue 8 3 Issue 9 3 Issue 11 3 Issue 12 3 Issue 13 3 Issue H 4. 5. 6 COME TO THE GAME ORANGE BLACK •THE CHARHIAN” VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. OCTOBER 4, 1945 ISSUE 1 Former SPAR C.H.S.Teacher Mrs. Eliot Rice Substituting In History in Junior- Senior High Mrs. Eliot Rice, formerly Mar- gery (‘handler, the first Spar to he married In Honolulu, has been supplying as teacher of history in tin- senior and junior high. While stationed in Honolulu, she spent much of her free time at the beaches swimming and at- tempting to ride the surf board as the Hawaiians do. Sometimes she did some underwater fishing with goggles and small spears. A means of transportation was the jeep and it took some time to get u ed to the bouncing of one. While in Honolulu, she lived at Pearl Harbor where could be seen ships, dumaged from battle come in for repair. Sometimes she was invited aboard a destroyer for din- ner. The most thrilling experience she had was going aboard the Shangri-La which is the largest aircraft carrier in the world. The former Spar is a graduate of Charlotte high school and Al- bion college. Before entering the Spars. Mrs. Rice taught school in Middleville. Michigan for three years. Mrs. Rice took her training in .New London. Connecticut, where she received her commission. She was a communications officer which consisted of coding and de- coding messages. After being stationed in New Orleans for thirteen months, she went overseas. She w’as in Hono- lulu for four months and on Hilo, another of the Hawaiian islands, for four months also. Mrs. Rice was discharged from the Spars September 19, 1945 Student Council Makes New Regulations for Year Athletic Ticket Sales Reported at $800 Mark Hilding Krusell. chairman of the athletic committee, reports that four hundred students and two hun- dred adult athletic tickets have l eon sold up to this date. Mr. Muma states that around eight hundred dollars has been turned In to him so far. Although these tickets can l e bought by paying ninety cents down and ten cents a week, it was found that many paid for their tickets in full. The daily selling of tickets will come to a close Tuesday. October 2. After that date tickets may be bought from the office. Juniors Sell Magazines The junior magazine sales have reached a peak of eleven hundred dollars The students were divided Into groups for the sales. Rita French's group sold the most mag uzlnes. Individually Sally Halt has the highest number of sales. The totals have not been completed. Junior High to Attend Dances Not After Game The student council of '45-'46 Is now underway. Wayne Homes as mayor heads the council with Mrs. Weymouth and Mr. Muma as ad- visers. Last spring, representa- tives from each class were chosen with the exception of seventh, eighth, and ninth grades. They waited to allow rural students to participate. The student council has reached the following decis- ions: All petitions for dances are to be handed to some member of the council. Dance committees are to see the chairman of recreation committee, Keith Frey. When there is no football game, junior high students will be allow- ed to attend dances until 10:30. The Youth Center will be allow- ed to submit petitions to sponsor a dance once a month. This may be done providing there is room on the schedule after the various clubs and classes have had first choice. New Teacher Comes Mrs. Grace Smith comes to Char- lotte high school from Wacousta. She replaces Mrs. Lee Currey and Mrs. Eliot Rice who have been sup- plying in social studies. She is a graduate of Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti and has hud several years' teaching ex- perience in Canton. Ohio. High School Enrollment Three hundred ninety-six stu- dents are enrolled in the Charlotte senior high school this year. Ninety-two seniors answer roll call in comparison to the eighty-seven of last year. The enrollment for the eleventh grade is eighty-two. while in both the tenth and ninth grades there are one hundred eleven students. Enrolled In the eighth grade are one hundred three. and in the seventh there are eighty-seven. For the first time in several years, there are more boys than girls in the freshman class, three more as a matter of fact. In the senior class, boys are in a decided minority, thirty-five to fifty-seven. Who’s from Where The opening of school finds many new faces coming from other insti- tutions of learning: Newcomers to senior high are: Dale Foote and Reva Swick from Vermontville, I awrence Munro from Dimondale, Bonnie Durbin from Lansing, De- von Wiley from Missouri. Yvonne Thuina from Eaton Rapids, Connie Woodman from Pontiac, and Doro- thy Bell from Flint. The students that are in junior high are Shirley Bursley, Phyllis Ware. Darwin Barnard, and Joyce Horsford. from Battle Creek. Velma Thuma from Eaton Rapids. Rodney Wood. Mary and Howard Sykes from Lansing. Ed Breakey from Olivet, and Dolores Springer from Chicago. From the rural districts in Charlotte area are Carlton Dor- nan. Dorothy Stadel. Betty Riley. Joe Papranec. Douglas Brummett, Alex Felder. Rose Alfonso. Don Hambleton. Mary Boyer and Gay- lord Royston. What s New? October 5—Mason game. here. (Let's beat 'em. gang!) October 8—Hastings Cross Coun- try meet, there. (How about it. boys?) October 12—Grand Ledge game, here. (Let's all go!) October 15—Battle Creek Cross Country meet, there. Hope for good weather.) October 19 Hastings game, there. (Bring home another victory. lH� ys.) Girl Reserves Initiate Thirty-seven Members The Girl Reserves had their first meeting of the year Wednesday evening. September 19. 1945. Of- ficers for the year are: Betty Montgomery, president; Barbara Parr, vice-president: Bethany Hun- ter. secretary; and Louise Lynd. treasurer. There are thirty-seven new mem- bers this year. They are: Irene Livingston. Mary Jean Krusell. Joyce Wheaton. Beverly Chamber- lain. Elsie Sliamp. Mary Mead. Rose Dunning. Marcia Farrier. Joan Wenzel. Barbara McGrath. Joyce Walker. Mary Ann Lewis. Shirley Gordon. Delores Michel. Ix u Ann Potter. Donna Scovill. Maxine Pratt. Rita French. Sallie Hale. Jane McLane, Jacquelyn Yund. Portia Craven. June Lerch. Norma Snyder. Phyllis Goodrich, ila Larsen. Elaine Mohre. Maxine Dillin. Mary Sanders. Irene Clark. Yvonne Scutt. Martha Rochester, Bonnie Durbin. Harriet Mayhew. Dorothy Bell. Phyllis Blaine and Bethel Parker. Wednesday. Sept. 26. 1945. the girls were initiated. The new mem- bers were required to wear their hair done up in pin curls without a kerchief, a shirt wrong-side-out and backwards, and a skirt wrong- side-out and backwards, odd shoes and socks. They were also to carry a pail of candy and kneel to the old members and say ”1 want to be a Girl Reserve and then treat them to some candy. New Dictaphone in Office; Stenography II to Benefit Have you seen the new ma- chine In the office? It is called a dictaphone. It has two parts, the dictating machine, in Mr. McCall's office, and the transcriber, in Mrs. Morey's office. During the second semester, the stenography II class will learn about the dictaphone from records which came with the machine. They will l e taught about the use of the machine which is in common use in many offices. Both Mrs. Morey and Mr. McCall stated that the dictaphone was quite a lime saver. New Addition For Workshop Government Allotted $3,000 for Machine Equipment A new work shop with dimen- sions of 28 by 30 feet, an expansion to the present school metal shop. Is well under construction. With the enlargement of the present shop facilities, it will be adequate for both the farm and general shop classes. First hour general shop as well as second hour farm shop will be taught by Mr. Schroe- der, while Mr. Paajanen will teach one eighth grade shop class. Beginning December the first, night school will commence for adult farmers. Much equipment for the shop, amounting to 3.000 dollars, has been secured from the govern- ment. A list of the equipment is as follows: 1 arc welder. 2 acetylene welders. 1 10-inch power saw. 1 metal lathe. 1 drill press. 1 forge. 1 automobile valve grinder. 1 block refacer, and 2 electric hand drills. There will also be a complete line of hand tools for auto, truck, and tractor repair, as well as hand tools for minor farm repairs. Orioles Nest Announces New Membership Drive The “Oriole’s Nest is planning a membership ticket sale begin- ning Monday. October eighth. Mem- berships are $1.00 and will be sold In the lobby of the high school. These tickets will admit one to the Oriole’s Nest for one month after their purchase. Thereafter dues are 50 cents a month or If desired. 10 cents can be paid every night that the Nest is attended. If anyone wishes to secure a ticket before the member- ship drive begins, it may be done by contacting Rita French, secre- tary of the junior board of direc- tors. The club is open on Tuesday and Saturday evenings during the school term. Hours are 7:30 p. m. to 10:00 p. m. on Tuesdays, and 8:30 p. m. to 11:30 p. m. on Satur- days. Anyone between the ages of twelve and twenty-one is welcome. Seniors Choose Staff For ‘45- 46 Yearbook The '45-'46 Charhian staff has been elected and appointed. The three members elected from the journalism class are Joyce Deni- son. Bonnie Durbin, and Ronald Brown. The senior class elected Keith Frey and Rowland Baker. These five members completed the staff by appointing Roberta Gar- vey. Jeanette Martens. Shirley Briggs. Don Hiee. Susan Stucky. Marjorie Freed. Dixie Lee Aid. Mary Sanders, and Bob Packard. Harold Jacobs. '33. is the secund chaplain from Charlotte high school to enter the armed services. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member Est. 192?) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher .....................Dixie Lee Aid Managing Editor................Joyce Denison Sports Editor..............................Don Hice Alumni Editor.....................Lila Larsen Exchange Editor................Shirley Briggs Editor-in-Chief .................Carolyn Field Business Manager.........................Keith Frey Circulation Manager............Harold Marsh Advertising Manager............Mary Sanders Ass’t Advertising Manager.....Phyllis Goodrich Faculty Adviser................Winifred Wells Reporters......Anna Aseltine. Ronald Brown, Marian Cheney. Portia Craven. Bonnie Durbin. Dale Foote. June Lerch. Jeanette Martens. Elaine Mohre. Norma Parent, Joan Parker, Cleone Smith. Susan Stucky. Joyce Taylor. Earlene Wells. In Charlotte high school mourns the loss of Phyllis Jones. She was in the eighth grade, a very good student, co-operative and al- ways willing to help others. Phyllis was an unusual person, very quiet, and had a very creative mind, especially for writing unusual and interesting stories. She was a member of the Campfire Girls. Her favorite pastimes were collecting shells, bugs and butterflies, and dolls. Phyllis loved animals and had quite a col- lection of them. She sang in the choir at the Methodist Church. All will miss this friendly, likeable girl. Where Do We Go from Here? What is it that everyone looks forward to at the beginning of every year? Sports, of course! By this interest we develop school spirit and good sportsmanship. Everyone has his special field of sports, and his favorite school athletes, who make this field especially interesting. Without these athletes there just wouldn’t be any sports. So let's all wish them the best of luck to a victorious year, which was started by winning the first game with Lakeview. Attendance at the first game was good and our cheering warmed up a bit as the game progressed. Remember, though, to go with all efforts out to back up the team by showing pep and school spirit that we know we have. Get busy, and buy the rest of those activity tickets and show our team just what we think of them. There are five hundred ninety-six students in junior and senior high together. How about seeing at least ninety percent at every home game? Obtained From the Grapevine Pontiac high school radio workshop is going to give two radio shows a week this year. One will be for the kindergarten and first first grade children, and the other for older elementary grades. The characters in these programs will be played by the students. A third show will be put on by three Pontiac high schools. This program is to be a teen-age show, and is being organized and will be produced by a Pontiac high school girl, and will be given over station WCAR. It will consist mostly of musical numbers. You never can tell about a woman. You shouldn’t anyhow. Western Michigan Herald Buses Furnish Rural Transportation Over 100 Students Ride To School on New Buses Look, that sailor’s eating a candy bar”, “Wow! look at that handsome conductor , and Hey, that soldier waved at me are a few of the various remarks that may be heard when the number one bus has to wait for the 4:00 o’clock passenger train. Another favorite pastime of those dignified (?) senior girls is to smear lipstick on certain freshmen. No harm done and everybody happy. For the first time Charlotte public schools are using buses for the purpose of transport- ing rural students to school. The board of education has purchased three, a Reo. an International, and a Chevrolet. The Reo is an old bus with a new body and has a capacity of thirty-five. The other two are new and have a capacity of forty-eight. The drivers are Burr Murdick. Max Griffin and John Myers. Mr. Murdick has the route north of Charlotte: Mr. Myers, the one west of town, and Mr. Griffin's route goes east and south. Willis Beebe is substitute driver. Mr. McCall, superintendent of Charlotte schools reports. There are over one hundred riders now and there will probably be more after the football season closes.” The Hubbard school has closed and is send- ing all of its students to Charlotte. The South- worth is sending the seventh and eighth grades and other schools are sending some students. According to Mrs. Leora Weymouth, junior high principal, the following rural stu- dents are attending the Charlotte seventh and eighth grades: Rose Alfonso. Mary Boyer. Douglas Brummett. Calton Dornan. Donna Hambleton. Conrad Hausler. Rosetta Howard. Joe Papranec. Betty Riley. Dorothy Stadel. Gaylord Royston. Bob Thompson. Alex Felder. Florence Felder, and Dolores Felder. The buses average about sixty-five miles a day. Up and Down the Corridors Have you noticed Mickey Gooche’s cute, trickey dimples? What’s this strange romancing popping up between Martha Rochester and Billy Joe Day? (Rides In No. 3 bus) Who is the cutest senior girl In C. H. S.? (Ask Mrs. Lipsey) Wonder what last year’s seniors are doing now? What is the strange book Marjorie Freed is so interested in? Seems that Dobbratz and Loucks are right on the beam nowadays. How could it have happened that Russ San- tee’s motorcyle ran out of gas three times when taking Mary Lou Terwilliger for a ride? (Poor excuses are better than none.) Ask Barbara Lewellyn what a hayride is? Hasn’t Pat Shiels a cute laugh? Oh what the Marines do to a man! Ask June Lerch and Rosemary Raines. Wonder what Lou Ann Potter’s interest is in Potterville. (could it be another man?) Pauper—A way of saying father. School Directory Student Council Mayor: Wayne Holmes Secretary: Susan Stucky Council members— Senior: Roberta Garvey. Betty Montgomery Juniors: Harriet Mayhew. Carl Lindblom Sophomore: Phyllis Smallwood. Clifford Shults Freshman: Dan Dickinson. Boh Brown Eighth Grade: Clara Mauney, Dan Brown Seventh Grade: Beverly Heater. Earl Mead CLASS OFFICERS Senior President: Tom Treloar Vice President: Tom Martin Secretary: Doreen Thompson Treasurer: Harry Sumerix Junior President: Albert Foster Vice President: Joe Holmes Secretary: Mabel Robins Treasurer: George Stucky Sophomore President: Sam Colizzl Vice President: Russell Santee Secretary: Carroll Tharp Treasurer: Peter Kardel Freshman President: Sam Spagnuolo Vice President: Carroll Dane Secretary: Ethel Mae Van Goethem Treasurer: Pat Dean Eighth Grade President: Yvonne Hill Vice President: Rodney Wood Secretary: Sue Hale Treasurer: Jerry Clark Seventh Grade President: Jane Ann Smith Vice President: Frank Bracy Secretary: Jacquelyn Hale Treasurer: Clyde Nichols Students Prefer Musical Assemblies What kind of assemblies do you like?” ask- ed the inquiring reporter, as he stalked the halls. These are replies: Connie Alfonso— I like musical assemblies and home talents are all right, too. Donna Scovill— I think there should be more movies and plays.” John Loucks and Tom Treloar. seniors, like comedy skits and musical assemblies. Sue Ann Hale, a new eighth grade student, likes plays and musical assemblies. Beverly Chamberlain— 1 like outside tal- ent. Richard Johnson, ninth grade— I like plays and movies.” Bruce Bumford— I like all of them.” James Brown— I like plays the best. Roger Brend and Dick Hoover, eighth grad- ers. like musical assemblies. From the seventh through the twelfth grade the majority like plays, musical, and home talent assemblies. It is now up to the classes and organizations to give the students the kind they want. ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Line Plunges Win Game| (’harlotte Defeats Spartans; First Game of Season Before Large Crowd Tuking the load in the first quarter due to fumbling. Charlotte defeated the Spartans 12 to 0 on the home ithlti held. Sept. 21. in the first game of the season. Just as the first quarter was well underway. Bob Mohre dashed through the line for a touchdown. The try for the extra point was no good. The second quarter was exchang- ing punts from Healy of Lake- view. and Moore of Charlotte, with the Orioles gaining. After a few line plunges and end runs, the sec- ond quarter ended with neither team gaining. Both teams came back in the second half using new plays. Char- lotte kicked to Lakview’s ten yard line. After six plays Charlotte took the ball by a kick and was gaining until a fumble was recov- ered by the Spartans. After four downs Charlotte again took the ball and with one down to go. the third quarter ended. Fourth quarter started with a klek to Lakevlew and again they kept the ball only four downs. Charlotte then took the egg and had it for eight downs when Don Moore went over the line for an other touchdown making the score 12 to 0. The extra kick missed the goal. Moore again kicked the ball to the ten yard line and Lakevlew gained 20 yards. The Spartans kepi Charlotte going till the whistle Undefeated Teams Meet Here Tomorrow Night Charlotte will have its second football game of the season, on the home field with Mason tomorrow night. The Orioles have won their opening game with the Spartans. 12 to 0. Mason won its opening game 9 to 0 with Fast Jackson. With both teams undefeated it will l e a good game for sportsmen to watch. They are a husky bunch and go hard across the goal. said Coach Gobel. Athletic Ticket Gift Coach Gobel presented a lifetime athletic ticket to “Art Shaver dur- ing the pep meeting on Friday. Sep- tember 21. Mr. Shaver resigned after being a special policeman at Charlotte football games for sev- enteen years. This white-haired man was one time a janitor for Charlotte schools. He often times l.ought the teachers flowers. I am eighty-one years old and I am proud to be awarded this life time athletic ticket. ’ said Mr. Shaver. blew, ending the game with a score of 12 to 0. The line-up tv as as follows: Lakevlew Charlotte Johnson L.E. Mason Selinger L.T. T. Martin Dim stead L. G. Fox Jones C. Youngs Katz R.G. Krusell Curtis R.T. Kardel Bushee R.E. White Lewis QB. Derby Simmons L.H. J. Marlin Cuinmons R.H. B. Mohre Healy F.B. D. Moore Substitutions Lakevlew: Stri- cher. Adams. Loup. Glains. Par- son. Charlotte: Bryan. Spagnuolo. Sparks. Bandfield. Shults. Platt. and Johannsen. Schedule for '45 Mason—Oct. 5. at Charlotte. Grand Ledge—Oct. 12. at Char- lotte. Hastings—Oct 19. at Hastings. Howell—Oct. 26. at Howell. Everett—Nov. 2. at Charlotte Eaton Rapids—Nov. 12. at Eaton Rapids. Cheerleaders Form Club Yea. team, yea! Yea. team, yea! Yea. team, yea! Fight! Fight! Fight! These are the familiar sounds coming from the girls’ gym every Thursday evening, after school. There is a new cheerlead- ers’ club which is under the direc- tion of Miss Marjorie Smith, girls' athletic director. The purpose of this organization is to teach pros- spective cheerleaders to do a better job. Anyone in the junior and senior high interested in this work may join. Meetings are in the girls gym each Thursday after school. If anyone has any new yells or suggestions, give them to the members. Following are the new cheerlead- ers this year: Senior high. Mil- dred Thompson. Ethel Van Goet- hem. Mary Lou Terwilliger. and Carroll Tharp: junior high: Anne Colizzi. Maxine Gooch. Lyle Sum- erix, and Freddie Brown. The old members from last year are: Jo- anne Willard. Rita French, and ou Ann Potter. Oriole Feathers What has Hilding Krusell been doing since Lois Willard has been going to college? How many girls can Bob Band- field crowd into one night? The football team wants to know why locker 161 is so popular? Could it be Bonnie Durbin? Notice to all boys: Don’t get more dates for one night, than you can handle. Ask Gordon Sparks. Nine Oriole Thinclads Out for Cross Country When the starter’s gun goes off this season, the Orioles will be well represented by B. Mohre, H. Krusell. D. Hice. C. Weaver, W. Holmes. J. I oucks. I). Loveland. D. Adams, and E. Furu. The schedule for this year is as follows: September 28 — Sexton, there. (Postponed on account of rain) October 8—Hastings, there. October 15—Battle Creek, there. October 22—Hastings, here. October 27—State Meet. Y’psi- lanti. Girls’ Athletic Association Starts Ball Rolling The girls' athletic association is open to all girls interested in ex- tra-curricular activities concerning sports and recreation. This organization will be con- trolled entirely by the girls. Each sport such as volley ball, basket- ball. and baseball will be handled by the manager. Miss Smith, girls’ athletic director. In order to promote any organ- ization. there must be funds avail- able. but dues will be held to the minimum. Sponsoring different activities for the benefit of the school will also be a project. Officers will be elected at the first general meeting. Latest in Novelties and GIFTS W. E. WRIGHT Jewelry Repairing BUY YOUR BONDS HERE First Matiomal Rank TIIK VOMIHIM. HI. CHARLOTTE Give Generously to Your Community War Chest Fund fk McGRA TH-DeFOE CO. PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS All (lie Popular Wearing Allire For Ilir High Srliool Girl JUNIOR MISS COATS $19.84 to $44.50 CHARMING HEAD SCARFS 98c to $4.07 LATEST LEATHER BELTS $1.00 GAY, YOUNG PARTY FROCKS $14.84 Yiiiiglm A ItiigMlalr CHAS. P. MULHOLLLAND. Mgr. ALWAYS FIRST... Style and Quality Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Glee Club Starts Year With Large Membership Durbin is Elected President; Hoover, Sec'y-Treas. There are twenty-six members of the glee club this year, which meets third hour every day under the direction of Miss Meyer. Bonnit- Durbin was elected president and Juanita Hoover was elected secre- tary and treasurer. The club has developed a system, of merits and demerits. The goal for the year is five hundred points. At present the girls are trying out for several sextette groups. The various numbers the girls have worked on are classical, humorous, semi-popular, folk songs and re- ligious songs. Members of the glee club are: Barbara Boyd. Lola Boyer. Janet Coles. Portia Craven. Maxine Dob- bratz. Bonnie Durbin. Geraldine Face. Mary Green. Martha Griest. Imogene Harmon. Doreen Hill. Juanita Hoover. Phyllis Joppie, Jean Leach. June Lerch. Barbara l ewellyn. Betty Lewis. Donna Liv- ingston. Marian Marshall. Ella Beth McClintock. Margaret Mc- Namara. Mildred Ripley. Mary Smith. Gloria Smurr. Alida Van Dorpe. and Carol Widrig. Two Instruments Added To Oriole Band Equipment A marimba and a bass clarinet are two new instruments in the band this year. Mr. Powell would like several students who have had piano lessons, to start on the mar- imba. Also there are several open- ings to start on the bass horns or saxophones. Tryouts are going to be held for the bass clarinet. The band has planned many ac- tivities for this year. Eaton County Savings Bank PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service School Days and Every Other Day FOR EXTRA ENERGY NORWICH EROSYN VITAMINS A Complete Dietary Sup- plement of 9 Vitamins and 9 Minerals, box of 100 tab- lets. $1.69 Behrens Rowe NYAL DRUG STORE Library Members to Hold Luncheon in Room 102 The library club will meet to- morrow for the first time this year, in the home economics room for a luncheon. There are twenty members this year. Mrs. Iaurh. librarian, said. •‘The purpose of this meeting is to elect officers aud plan social affairs.” A certain time for li- brary instruction once a week will be arranged. The members are as follows: Wllene Haun. Lila Larsen. Lucille Wilmore. Marilyn Wilmore. Marie Baker. Betty Pierce. Norma Par- ent. June Parsons. Marcia Farrier. Betty Rodeman. Lorraine Critten- den. Venice Parr. Marie Curry. Barbara Boyd. Eileen Pundik. Mary Webb. Donna Scovill. Jean- ette Martens. Elaine Mohre and Portia Craven. Alumni News This fall finds some of the class of ‘45 entering several different colleges. Barbara Bradley. Laura Cudney. Mary Lou Keeler. Laurel Starr. Sally Sterrett. Joyce Sutherland. Phyllis Wietzke. Lois Willard and Roderick Yates entered Michigan State. Mary Lou Bobier. Mary Ix u Caughey. Lou Ella Frey and Bev- erly Paton are at Western State. Vernon Gresso. Jr., and Richard Beechler are attending Albion. Clara Mae Morey entered the Uni- versity of Michigan. Betty Suin- erix is taking cadet nursing at the University of Michigan. Reta Payne, who is switchboard oper- ator at Fort Custer, plans to take up nursing at North Western start- ing in January. Charlotte aluinni serving in the armed forces who have had fur- JERROLD’S New Things First” First Assembly Held An assembly to acquaint the new students with the clubs, organiza- tions. and classes of the school was held September the fourteenth. Joyce Denison presided over the assembly with Maxine Dobbratz acting as co-chairman. There were various interesting skits, such as the one given by the Rural Students Club and the one sponsored by the Footllghteers. It is hoped the assembly has aroused a great deal of interest in our school's activities. loughs recently are: Jack Hess 45; Ralph Shaver ‘43; Burleigh Wellman 45; and Max Wilmore 44. Murray Chandler and Harold McGinnes. graduates of the classes of 39 and 38. have received their M. D. at the University of Mich- igan. Future Farmers Hold Conference on Oct. 3 Wednesday. October 3, a leader- ship training conference was held for over 200 F. F. A. boys from Eaton county. OfTicers for the coming year were elected. Future members of the Greenhand Chapter were initiated by the Eaton Rapids Chapter. The former Greenhand members were Initiated into the Chapter Farm degree by the offi- cers. The purpose of this conference was to train the officers in their duties and Instruct them in build- ing a program of work. Several men from the State Department in Lansing were present to assist with the program. Supper was served by members of the home economics class with the aid of Mrs. Schroeder. All Wool Sweaters 8 I.O, ) ami -s Did you ever hear of a High School Girl that had all the sweaters she wanted? Here is a good place to stock up, sizes 34 to 40. Come in and look them over. Q FRED A. RICHEY CO. Young’s Jewelry Shop Watches. Diamonds. Silverware, Clocks, Glassware and Dinnerware ••Gifts That Last” Phone 637 Expert Repairing Lustrous Lo-Heelers They Rush to Duty They Brush to Beauty BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVERYBODY’S FAVORITE LOAFERS - MOCCASINS - SADDLE OXFORDS Natural, Tan and Dark Brown GET YOUR MILITARY BOOTS EARLY FRED MURRAY CO. SHOW YOUR SCHOOL COLORS TY i it o if i- AijtTj x HIjAv JK ! YELL FOR THE TEAM “THE CHARHIAN” VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, OCTOBER 25. 1945 ISSUE 2 Homemakers Join F. H. A. Scholarships Offered to Homemakers; Summer Camp for Delegates Have you heard about the F. H. A ? This is a national organiza- tion for home economic girls called the Future Homemakers of Amer- ica. It is similar in purpose to the F. F. A. The motto of the F. H. A. is To- ward New Horizons. Their colors are red and w'hite and the red rose Is t heir flower. Every girl who belongs to this club tries to serve her country, her community and herself. Scholarships are offered to girls wishing to follow into college, the field of home economics. Every summer each group, which belongs to the F. H. A. may send delegates to a summer camp. Last year it was at Clear Lake. Saturday. October 13. Dorothy Moore. Peg Skelley. Charlene Rolfe. Norma Fox. June Parsons. Betty Miller. Mary Lou Simon, and Rose mary Wilber went to the Region three F. H. A. yearly meeting in an effort to gain ideas and sug- gestions that can be used in Char- lotte's organization. Mrs. Merritt Talks to World History Classes Interesting Facts Found in Michigan History That Michigan has an interesting story was proved by a talk given to the World History classes by Rosalind Merritt w'ho lives on Lin- coln St. Mrs. Merritt has spent her leisure lime reading on and travel- ing in Michigan. She was born in the upper peninsula, later coming to Charlotte. She told that the first man in Michigan was Jean Nicolet who came here wearing a black Chinese robe. The Indians thought he was a spirit because he carried a gun—something they had never seen. Indians settled often by the river, as at Bellevue. Vermontvillc. Nashville, and Charlotte, near the water works. Battle Creek was so named because of the lights that Indians and white people had on that river. The first Bible in Michigan was printed in the Indian language. At the present time there are only thirty-eight copies left. They are worth five hundred dollars a copy. Footlighteers Elect Officers At the first meeting of the Foot- llghteers Tuesday evening Row- land Baktr was elected president. Other officers elected for the year are Martha Rochester, vice presi- dent; Jacquelyn Yund. secretary; Mary Sanders, treasurer. Tentative plans for the year were discussed but nothing definite wus decided. The next meeting will be No- ember 6, at 7:00 p. m. Track Team Smiles Over Good Season Cross-Country Record High With Only One Letterman Hack. Team Wins 3 Out of 4 This year. Coach Gobel has eight boys out for cross-country with Bob Mohre the only returning letterman. Due to the rainy season at the beginning of the year, the thinclads had to cancel two meets with Lansing Sexton which is a class A school. Charlotte had two meets with Battle Creek Central, also class A. w'ith each team win- ning one meet. The scores with Bat- tle Creek Central were 27 to 29 and 25 to 30. The team also had two meets with Hastings, which is a class B school. The score for the first meet was 18 to 37 in Char- lotte’s favor and for the second 14 to 39. A score is obtained by adding up the place where each boy finish- es. and the school with the smallest score wins. W. Holmes, B. Mohre. D. Hice. Seated: D. Loveland, D. Weaver. Not pictured: D. Adams, E. Furu. Standm Johansen. ( What’s Ahead Oct. 26—Charlotte vs. Howell, there. (Good wdshes). Oct. 26—F. F. A. meeting 6th hour. Nov. 2—Charlotte vs. Everett, here. (Let’s w’in). Nov. 8—Orange and Black. (More news . Nov. 12—Charlotte vs. Eaton Rapids, there. (Afternoon off. kids). Composition Twelve Writes ‘ideal” Themes Dream Girls And Boys Rank High In Manners. Cleanliness Mrs. Kiplingers composition twelve class has been writing themes, on “My Ideal Girl, and My Ideal Boy. The boys’ dream girl should be clean, neat, and have a fine personal- ity. with good manners, according to the majority of themes. They also state that they don’t like to see the girls wearing their father’s shirt3 and overalls, or using profane lang- uage. The girls' dream boy has his high- est rating In manners, while clean- liness. neatness, sociability, and am- bition follow close behind. They want the fellows to have a good edu- cation and to play fair with them. They also admire respect to elders and parents. WANTED: Freshmen or sopho- mores. preferably with 5th hour free, to start lessons on drums, bass horn or trombone. R. Powell F.lwood Martin. ’42. Roger Gay. '45. Calvin Csatlos. '45. and Teu Ross. '45. have been home on fur- lough. Class of ’47 To Present Annual Play Nov. 20 New Fires In Rehearsal; Directed By Miss Wesche The Junior play. “New Fires. un- der the direction of Miss Kathryn Wesche. is now in rehearsal and will be presented to the public on Novem- l er 20. The cast was chosen as follows: Lucinda Andrews. Elsie Shamp: Suzanne Taler. Jacquelyn Yund; Sid Sperry. John Steward; Jerry. Richard King; Stephen Santry. Al- bert Foster; Billy. Carl Lindblom; Phyllis. Delores Michel: Anne. Joan Wenzel; Olive. Maxine Dillin; Eve. Joyce Walker: Dick. Richard Hutchison; Dr. Lynn Gray. Bob Casler; Mary Marshall. Rose Dun- ning; Mrs. Marshall. Martha Le- Van; Angie Sperry. Harriet May- hew. Martha Rochester is prompter. The remainder of the crew mem- bers have not yet been decided up- on definitely. Fire Prevention Contest Winners Are Announced Thompson First In Senior High; Griest First from Junior High This year the Junior Chamber of Commerce sponsored an essay contest on “What I Can Do to Rid My Home of Fire Hazards. Both the seventh and eighth grade class- es from the junior high wiote es- says. From these grades three were chosen as winners. They are as follows: Martha Griest. Phyllis Schrader and Margaret Vance, win- ning five, three, and two dollars respectively. In the senior high the ninth and tenth grades participat- ed. Mrs. Kiplinger's composition On October 27. the boys will go to Ypsilanti to the Michigan Nor- mal college for the state cross- country meet which will end the 1945 season. Coach Gobel says. “I hope the boys will bring back a state cham- pionship trophy to go with the one in the trophy case now. Sallie Hale Wins First In Magazine Sales $1,459.40 Reported To Be Total Receipts Selling magazine subscriptions increased the junior treasury. Sallie Hale succeeded In selling the most subscriptions. $83.50. and winning first prize of five dollars in com- parison to the first prize won by Harold Marsh for last year's sales amounting to $89.00. The highest group sales w-ere won by group four with a total of $509.50 under the room captain. Rita French. The following students sold maga- zines amounting to more than thir- ty-two dollars: Richard Hutchison, $62.50: Martha LeVan. $55.00; Martha Rochester. $42.50; Barbara McGrath. $38.50; Maxine Pratt. $33.50. Grand total for the maga- zine sales for the year of 46 was $1,459.40 in comparison to the amount sold last year which was $1,621.25. Band News and Highlights The young lady who marched and twirled with the band at the Grand Ledge game was Sandra Parish. Members of the band are selling novelty orange and black lapel pins to be worn at the football games. The proceeds will go to help cover the numerous expenses of the band. twelve class also entered the con- test. From senior high. Doreen Thompson. Ethel Platt, and Mary Sanders were the wiuners. collect- ing five, three, and two dollars respectively. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member Est I92l) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ....................Dixie Lee Aid Managing Editor...............Joyce Denison Sports Editor.............................Don Hice Alumni Editor............................Lila Larsen Exchange Editor.......................Shirley Briggs Editor-in-Chief ..............Carolyn Field Business Manager........................Keith Frey Circulation Manager...........Harold Marsh Advertising Manager...........Mary Sanders Asst Advertising Manager.....Phyllis Goodrich Faculty Adviser...............Winifred Wells Reporters......Anna Aseltine. Ronald Brown, Marian Cheney. Portia Craven, Bonnie Durbin. Dale Foote. June Lerch, Jeanette Martens. Elaine Mohre. Norma Parent, Joan Parker, Cleone Smith, Susan Stucky, Joyce Taylor, Earlene Wells. Case of an Injured Student Who “done” it? It was on a dull, uneventful day in October as an innocent little girl trudg- ed unhappily along to class that a swarm of those mad students suddenly came thundering toward her. Quickly she was overcome and was trampled underneath the mob of on-rush- ing students. The poor girl was only a mass of crumbled bones lying in a deep stupor when she was discovered and quickly taken to the hospital. With the miraculous work of the doc- tors. she gradualy regained her former health. The moral is: Could this happen to you? But seriously, why don't we all pitch in and stop this mad dashing around in the halls. We've all noticed it a great many times and it really doesn’t look too good and besides it's dangerous. So. if we will all really try to help out. the halls can still retain that friendly atmosphere, typical of our school, but at the same time, they wouldn't seem nearly as rough and “rowdy.” Thanks. Hvtrurv! imvvtn I ins! Just where did the little gremlins come from that are taking advantage of the students in the library? Recently they are swarming about the tables and disturbing the students by drop- ping candy and gum wrappers around the chairs and tables. These gremlins start to work the minute our students step into the library by making them forget to sign roll and call for their cards. They even make some of the students lose their cards. Then after ali this, these imps still aren't satisfied until they've pulled half the books from the shelves and left them lying around on the tables. But when it comes to magazines, there’s where trouble really begins. They whisper in the students' ears merely to leaf through them, and not to read a single article. While the students are under this evil spell, they have to do what the gremlins tell them. Let's all try to get rid of these evil gremlins that have infested our library: shall we? Obtained From the Grapevine Marshall Juniors have picked the cast for their play. It will be about high school stud- ents and is called “Growing Pains. The re- hearsals have started already as the play will be given Thursday. November 29. Overheard in the hall: “You know, if you give these athletes an inch, they’ll take a foot.” “I know, but who wants athlete’s foot, any- how?” Western Michigan Herald Have you noticed how nice the band sounds? Thauks. Mr. Powell. Hey! What happened to those seniors? Well, it did look good to have them all dressed up for a change. The reason, as you all know. was because they had their pictures taken. If you happened to be one of those curiosity seekers around Mrs. Kiplinger’s room Thurs- day or Friday, you might have heard some- thing like this: “Be seated—erect, please—that's the stuff. J)o you ordinarily smile a broad smile? You do? Which do you prefer? Don't move! Click - - - - Excellent!! Now—sit this way. please. Just a little to the right. Now - - - smile. Say “white feathers , please. That's it—okay— that's all. Next - - ■ and so it went! Up and Down the Corridors What is this we hear about Milton Horn and a big blonde? ? ? ? How did Marilyn Wilmore go to the Hast- ings game Friday night? Did you notice how clean and shiny all the seniors were when pictures were taken? Change, wasn't it? How did all of the straw get in the hall? Could it be from the hay ride last Saturday night. Did you know that Ronald Brown was back in business selling rolls to the third hour class? Adv. Dave Adams and Joan are doing O-K on some of the hay rides that the kids have been having. Can't some people take a hint about having so many dates in one night? You know it might get to be a bad habit. Who is “Stinky ? Ask Don Hice. What did the photographer find in Mary Sanders' pocket when he took her picture a week ago Friday? Say. all you dignified (? seniors, what's the dope on that hay ride we've all heard so much about? Are flat tires good excuses? Ask Barb.” What do the boys discuss in physics class? Who was Cheney out with Saturday night? Could she also have an interest in Lansing? Is Wayne Holmes still a bashful little hoy? We have some pretty office girls this year, huh? Have you seen all the cute freshmen? Huffy is finally growing up- Which twin was it. Jackie? Phyllis Smallwood and Duane Nisse get along real well. Boy. are those new teachers ever pretty. Not enough cheering at the games. Come on. and really yell! Richard King's ambition is to join the Navy along with other things. What boys stand in front of Mac’s and do their torture exercises? How do you like Earl Southworth's convert- ible? Who Is It? 12:55 This person is sitting at his desk. 1:05 Roll has been taken and he begins his lecture on why you should have had your lesson done. 1:15 He tells Hilding Krusell to take his feet off the chair and put them on the floor. 1:25 He shows the class the way in which a problem is done, and after he has finished, the class is all asleep. 1:35 He takes his slide rule out to do a hard problem. 1:45 Gives another lecture to the class on having the next day’s assignment done. If you don’t know who this person is by this time look on page 4. Biology student: My mother and father are cousins. Thai’s why I look so much alike. Western Michigan Herald A mother flea knows her children are going lo the dogs. Western Michigan Herald] Nutcrack Night??!! Beware! Soon it will be Nutcnuk Niglii when all the spirits are on earth! In northern England what we know as Halloween is Nut- crack Night. Centuries ago the pagans lielteved this to be the time when all the spirits came back to earth. Our Halloween customs are all relics of paganism. In England some young girls thought that if they performed certain rituals such as not eating any supper, or no' looking out the window, or anywhere else ex- cept straight in front of them, they would be able to see their future husbands at midnight in their mirrors. Probably lots of the fellows found a way of making their fnces appear in the mirror at the right time, perhaps by walk- ing on tiptoe behind the girls. In Cornwall, people still roast chestnuts in the belief that they will see their true Icvcs lurking around the Art. The Druids also had their harvest festival at Halloween time. , Halloween was originally the day set apart to honor the memory of all the suints. The name itself means Holy Eve: however in this country it doesn’t have that significance. Remember When — Derby and Bandfield kept Miss Holmes busy 7th hour? (Bad Boys) Mr. Anderson was band leader? Mr. Huston had his mud pie chemist? George Stucky and Bob Mohre worked for the city? (More yellow paint) The library was a study hall? .The Ivy’s were just juniors? (Wonder what Ivy stands for ?????) Shirley Pittenger had long hair? Sam Colizzi’s horse died the night before the sleigh ride? Eileen Pundik and Kenny Wooddell liked policemen, patrolling ones at that? Ronnie Monk was cheerleader? (Come on, yell ! ! !) Carolyn Field was never seen without Vir- ginia Shaw? Gas was rationed? Juniors had their lockers on second floor? Roberta Garvey, Barbara Parr, Cleone Smith, Doreen Thompson, and Marilyn Upright were- n’t seen together? There was a man shortage? The Orange and Black was printed on larger paper? Gordon Sparks and Delores Stanke were go- ing steady? Phyllis Goodrich was young and innocent? All the girls were running after Neil Zim- merlee? Joan Parker and Betty Montgomery had brown hair? (Could the sun have done this?) Merry Go Round With Names Can you imagine how you would feel If you found out your name was Peterson instead of Granstrom? This story goes back to 1898, when Janice's Grandfather Peterson came to Menominee, Michigan, from Sweden. Here in Menominee he found Peterson too common a name, and used the Swedish words Granstrom (beautiful stream), for his last name. This discovery was made a few weks ago. when Janice's uncle told the Granstrom fam- i y their true name is Peterson. But having gone this far. the Charlotte family will con- tinue being called Granstrom. Personal Mention Two new students are Audrainne Nagle, a sophomore. from Senn high in Chicago, and Bruce Nagle, a seventh grader, from the Swift, school there. On Monday. October 15. Mrs. Kiplinger was garbed in a bright red blouse. When asked why. she replied. “The hunting season begins today and one can’t be too careful.” The students of Charlotte high wish to express to Carlton Dornan their sympathy in the loss of his brother. ORANGE BLACK Page 3 CharlotteWins Over Hastings Dedication Game Played Before targe Crowd At Johnson Field l«A8t Friday night Charlotte band and football players journeyed to Hastings for the first out-of-town game of the season. Hastings was dedicating a new athletic field which is named 'Johnson Field.” Charlotte took part in the dedica- tion ceremony with the band play- ing and Mr. McCall speaking for visiting teams. The game started when the Orioles kicked to Hastings. After first down Hastings was forced to punt to Charlotte. One of the Charlotte players touched the ball and Hastings recovered on the 14- yard line and drove over for their only touchdown of the game. The extra point was unsuccessful, mak- ing the score 6 to 0. Charlotte received the next kick- off and put a sustained drive to the Saxons’ 10 yard line only to fumble. Hastings recovering. On two other occasions during the first half Charlotte penetrated deep into enemy territory, but failed to score. The second quarter was exciting for both teams. Neither could make enough yardage to score a touchdown, but each was very near it at times. Late in the third quarter Don Moore received a pass from Bob Mohre to score the only touchdown for Charlotte, and added the extra point with a place kick, making the score 7 to 6 with the Orioles leading. Throughout the remain der of the game neither team could gain consistently. Coach Gobel said. It was a close game and we were thankful to win even by one point.” During the half both the Hast- ings band and Charlotte band played on the field. Ticket Total Reported Students have shown great co- operation in buying the athletic tickets this year. There were three hundred ninety-nine students who bought tickets amounting to the sum of $718.20. There were one hundred ninety- Charlotte to Battle Highlanders on Oct. 26 Coach Gobel Expects Tough Battle With Vikings on Nov. 2 The Charlotte eleven will meet the Highlanders of Howell on Oc- tober 26 at Howell. They have a veteran line and Charlotte has nine returning lettermen. The Highland- ers have won three games and lost one while Charlotte has won two and lost one. “This will be a tough game.” states Coach Malcolm Gobel. According to Coach, the battle with Everett on November 2 will be another tough game. The Vikings, too. have a veteran line. Everett defeated Howell and Ea- ton Rapids and tied with Mason and St. Mary's each 6 to 6. The Orioles will meet the Vikings on the Charlotte field. Meet the Coaches Do you know them? Here are the coaches of the teams that we compete with in football. Mr. C. Sweeney has been the coach at Everett for about six MS. He is said to be small, with a height of 6 feet 3 inches, and a weight of 253 pounds. He is a graduate of Hillsdale College, and played end and center on the team. Mr. John Simpson, a graduate from Western State, has been coach at Eaton Rapids for the past year or so. Mr. Abe Cohn, the coach at Mason, is a graduate from Western State and played on the football team as guard. Before he came to Mason he was coach at East Jordan. Mr. Fred Joppinga is the coach at Howell, and a graduate of Hope College at Holland. Michigan. His previous coaching was at Nash- ville. Mr. L. Dewitte, the coach at Grand Ledge, is a graduate of Purdue. He played blocking back on the football team at Purdue. Mr. Malcolm Gobel. the coach here at Charlotte, was graduated from Alma College, and played tackle on the college team. He has had previous coaching at Beld- ing for five years before coming -o Charlotte. five adults who bought tickets so the total amount taken in was $961.95. according to Mr. Muma. Watch Our Windows For New Novelties and Gifts W. E. WRIGHT Jewelry Repairing PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service WASHING CHARLOTTE HOME LUBRICATION DAIRY BATTERY CHARGING Baum’s Standard Service THOSE TASTY Lawrence Ave. and Oliver St. Phone 9177 Frozen Malteds Mason Wins Game Charlotte played their second football game October 5. with Ma- son. Both teams had won all pre- vious games. Mudget. of Mason, made the only touchdown in the game, during the first half of the third quarter. The extra point was unsuccess- ful making the score 6 to 0. The Red and Blue boys made three first downs while the Orange and Black l oy8 made seven. Charlotte Orioles Trim Grand Ledge 32 to 6 The Orioles won their second victory of the season October 12, with Grand Ledge. Both teams lost the week before but had spirit enough to fight. The first quarter of the game ended with a score of 6 to 0 in favor of Charlotte. Don Moore made the first touchdown of the game, while Grand Ledge was penalized 15 yards. The end of the second quarter left the Orioles with a score of 19 to 0. Bob Mohre made the last touchdown in that quarter. At the end of the third quarter the Orange and Black boys were still leading with a score of 26 to 0. Weymouth made the last touch- down for Charlotte, while Van Astene made a touchdown for Grand Ledge, the extra kick was no good. This ended the fourth quarter leaving the Orioles victorious with a score 32 to 6. Oriole Feathers Why do Ron Brown and Tom Mar- tin talk about a certain girl? (Could it lie Pat Hill?) Why is it that Jack Tirrell gets tired in woodshop? (Watch him noon hours! ) Is it true that Chuck Weaver sings in the bath tub? Ask Eric Furu if he has flat feet t (Too many track meets� . What kind of tunnels does Don Johansen run through during cross country? Aviation Program Given At Teachers’ Meeting Free Airplane Rides Given At Local Airport An educational program for the teachers of the Charlotte schools was held October 3 in commemora- tion of National Aviation Week. Mr. Mead, shop instructor and one of the local fliers, explained many facts about the airport. Previous to the meeting. Mr. Mead made arrange- ments for free airplane rides to be given to the teachers the next day. When asked about her ride. Miss Wesche exclaimed. 'T never knew Charlotte could be so beautiful.” Mr. Paajanen stated that he realized more than ever that we are living in a great air age. Miss Taffee exploded with Oh! Just Wonderful!” Miss Smith stated that it was a big thrill and that as soon as possi- ble she intended to take flying lessons. F.F.A. Boys Visit Detroit Charlotte F. F. A. boys took a trip to Detroit for the stock show. Tues- day. October 15. They went to see the exhibits which were the result of F. F. A. activity in Michigan. The following boys went: Herbert Cherry. Charles Dowker. Douglas Garn. Bruce Greenshields. Duane Medcoff. Vern Royston. Harold Smuts. Carroll Tharp. Charles Wright. Wendell Wright. Stanley Haigh. Ion Tharp, and Charles Weaver. Dick Beechler and Vernon Gresso. both of '45. are playing football for Albion College this fall and are seen with the football team in a picture in the Albion Pleiad. DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo Republican- I rihune ( ommrrcial Printing Department A cClratli-I)ehoe Go. SHELDEN LUMBER CO ★ ★ ★ LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS — FUEL Pa e 4 ORANGE BLACK Tall Tales Tattled By Freshman Ninth Grade Students Gain Self Assurance By Speeches 'I am a little old lady of 91 with gray hair and false teeth. One day it was raining very hard and 1 went out doors and at the end of the sidewalk was a rainbow. A man was standing on the end of the rainbow and he told me to get on my magic carpet and go with all the other people. On my trip I met Mrs. Wildern. who followed me all around because she thought I was such an old lady to be by my- self At seventeen I joined the air- force and was assigned to piloting a Flying Tiger. Every time I would get in the plane, the tiger would lick his chops and off w e would go to Japan, to take some pictures. We would follow a Jap plane and the tiger would starting eating it........” “One day the Rats of Grand Ledge had a football game with the Cats of Charlotte. Everyone was yelling in the bleachers when the Cats came on the field. Next the Rats came out. Then the game started. Everytime a Rat was to make a touchdown, a Cat would eat the Rat. Soon all the substi- tutes for the Rats were gone and there wasn’t a complete team so the Cats won the game ----. I went to the I ansing airport and rented one of their planes one afternoon. I got in and started the motor. I climbed higher and high- er and went far above the clouds. 1 climbed on a flying fish and it took me to England. I started swimming home and a whale gave me a ride. When the whale went under wrater. I went with it and there I saw a submarine. 1 climbed on it and got a ride back to New Y’ork. It happened that the sub- marine landed in New York on the day that Japan surrendered and so they shot off some of the guns. They shot off one gun that I was sitting on and it blew me right back up in the clouds again. A pleasant turkey flew me back to Lansing. These aren’t just wild imagina- Civics Class Explores The eighth grade civics class has been exporing the community. There have been write-ups on dif- ferent subjects such as the Early History of Charlotte. and they are looking up importuni people, the present school system, and the his- tory of schools. tions. but they are some of the tall tales coining from Mrs. Wildern’� ninth grade English class which has been giving speeches. The pur- pose of this is to give assurance to the student when speaking before a large group. Alumni News A large number of alumni at- tended the football game on October 12. From the class of ’45. there were Edward Shump. George McDonald. Virgil Archer. Joe Pray. Roger Gay. Bonnie Gingrich. Joan Kerstetter, Ray Mohre. Phyllis White. Sally Sterrett. I«ois Willard. Roderick Yates, and Laura Cudney. Bertram Jane, ’45. is stationed at Great Lakes. Why do the football players sing about a King? (For additional in- formation. ask Wacky). Are you a little girl, who wants a little curl Right in the middle of your forehead? If this is you, there’s one thing to do; Don’t scream, just visit Pauline. PAULINE’S BEAUTY SALON Phone 1300 MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE • JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES - DUPONT PAINT GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE REMEMBER Firestone Accessories Tires - Tubes - Batteries ----—■ -]■ GOOD FOOD JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE EARL J. LAVENGOOD MICH. Proprietor ! - — - - ■■ ' LUMBER - COAL PHONE No. 9 MEET YOUR FRIENDS MURL S IRENE'S GROCERIES • MEATS and COFFEE SHOP 503 E. Henry ALWAYS FIRST... Style and Quality 114 S. COCHRAN ST. CHARLOTTE. MICH. BEAT EATON RAPIDS ORANGE 1 3] AC 1 K KEEP THE JUG THE CHARHIAN VOLUME 20 “New Fire ” to be Given by Junior Class Nov. 20 Tickets Now on Sale by Members of Class New Fires is the annual play tc be presented by the Junior class on Tuesday evening. November 20. a- 8:00 I M. Admission will be fifty cents for adults. Grade children will attend an afternoon perform- ance. The play takes place in the old Hantry homestead in the southern part of Missouri. Stephen Santry. an author, goes to the South to escape from his family problems, and to woo” back the writing bug. While there, he decides to try to wake up his pleasure-loving family end make them see life in its true perspective. The action centers around Steph- en's attempts to convert his family, during which many unexpected events happen, furnishing much comedy and humor. This Row. Peterson production under the direction of Miss Kath- ryn We8che is now rehearsing with the following cast: I.ucinda Andrews.....Elsie Shamp Suzanne Taler......Jacquelyn Yund Sid Sperry...........John Steward Jerry, his son.......Richard King Stephen Santry.......Albert Foster Billy, his son.......Carl Lindblom Phyllis, his daughter ...............Delores Michel Anne. Stephen's wife ...................Joan Wenzel Olive, his daughter... Maxine Dillin Eve. Dick’s w’ife....Joyce Walker Dick. Stephen's oldest son .......Richard Hutchison Dr. Lynn Gray........Robert Casler Mary Marshall, a neighbor ........Rose Dunning Mrs. Marshall, her mother ..........Martha LeVan Angle Sperry. Sid's wife ..........Harriet Mayhew Assembly Plans Are Made For Future The assembly committee has been making plans for the future assemblies. These include several lyceum numl er8. This week. Mrs. Taylor, an interpretive reader and impersonator, will present the first. Monday. November 12. will be the Armistice day assembly, sponsored by the American Legion, who will present awards to be given at the end of the year to the outstanding eighth grade boy and girl. During the week of November 19. the Junior play cast will present its preview. Also included in that assembly will l e a notice of the Girl Reserve Thanksgiving dance. Sometime in December. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis will dramatize Rip Van Winkle , which will be the second lyceum number. The committee also intends to have home talent assemblies if the students are interested in prepar- ing them. Tentative plans have been made for an interclass com- petition in parliamentary practice. Gail Cheney. ‘38. is on terminal j leave. CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, NOVEMBER 8. 1945 Orioles —1945 Version Fir t row. left to riflht—B. Debler. C. Dane, C. Lindblom. R. Dane, G. Yund, G. Starr, D. Allen, H. Wright, M. Ells, H. Langmaack. Second row—P. Bursley, R. Santee, R. Huffman, R. Bandfield. R. Radee. S. Spaonuolo. B. Bryan. C. Shults, D. Sparks. D. Johansen, A. Fox. E. Clark. Third row—J. Smith, M. Mason, D. White. C. Young� , F. Weymouth. D. Moore. D. Derby. J. Martin, T. Martin, H. Krusell, E. Platt, P. Kardel. B. Mohre. Fourth row—Coach Gobel. V. Scutt. R. Hutchison, R. King, S. Hainh. B. Brown. N. Zimmerlee. R. Smith. M. Horn, R. Brown, D. Loveland. D. Schultz. K. Sherman, assistant coach Grindall. Fifth row—Manager D. McKay, B. Greenshields, E. Loveland. C. Mohre. J. Tuckey. D. Dickinson. C. Mathews, J. Briggs, G. Kardel. E. Kellv. H. Markson, H. Packard, J. Johnson, C. Dowker, D. Rosenbrook. Council Adds New Lighting Keith Frey Is Dance (’hair- man; Funds to Go into Future Music and Equipment A new lighting system will soon be put Into use for the dances in the old gym. under the direction of the student council. There will be twenty pin-up lights besides others around the sides of the gym. They hope to have this system in order for the next dance. Friday. November 9. which will be sponsor- ed by the student council. To ob- tain a four-piece orchestra from Eaton Rapids is also planned. The council will receive 15% of the money made at the dances, but for the students' benefit, this will all be used for new' equipment, such as the new lights, and in the tuture. an automatic record player. Mr. Schroeder’s shop class will install the wiring in the gym. The dance committee, under Keith Frey, chairman, will dis- tribute cards to the organizations sponsoring dances, and all commit- tfes will be named on these cards. It’s Coming November 12—Armistice Day Assembly | November 12 — Pep Meeting (Let's rock the school) : November 12—Eaton Rapids, there at 2:30 (Keep the little jug home) November 13—Football - Band Banquet (It means food, kids) I November 20—Junior Play (Sec you there) November 28—Orange and Black ! (More news and gossip) Eaton Rapids Scene Of Battle for Jug On November 12. Charlotte w'ill complete its season of football as it again battles the Eaton Rapids team at its field. The Orioles have won four out of six games, losing its second game to Mason, and its last game to Everett, while Eaton Rapids has lost all of its games thus far. In a recent interview with Coach Gobel it was learned that a new coach has been hired at Eaton Rapids. He also, stated. Very few of their veteran players remain al- though they still have Heiden- felder. who is a very fast and ex- cellent back fielder.” The probable local line-up for the annual event will be as follows: White. Mason, ends: T. Martin. P. Kardel, tackles; J. Martin. H. Kru- sell. guards: C. Youngs, center: D. Derby, quarterback; R. Radee. B. Mohre. halfbacks; D. Moore, full- back. Mr. Charles Amaden, Discharged Lieutenant, Teaches in Hi School Lieutenant Charles Amaden. hon- orably discharged from the Army Air Corps. October 11. started teaching history and eighth grade arithmetic in Charlotte high No- vember 1. Mr. Amaden entered the Air Corps in May. 1942. in the Sig- nal Corps Division, and received his training in various camps in the South. He saw action in the Euro- pean theater. In the line of hobbies he prefers athletics. He belongs to the Con- gregational church. He and his wife and a seventeen- month-old son are moving here from Brooklyn. Michigan. Mr. Amaden is a graduate of the Uni- versity of Illinois, a member of the Phi Beta Kappa, an honorary educational society, and also has a Bachelor of Science degree in education. ISSUE 3 Football-Band Event Planned Herbert “Buck” Heed to Speak at Banquet (Manned For Tuesday, Nov. 13 Starting at 7:00 P. M. and served by the home economics girls, the annual football-band banquet will be held on Tuesday. November 13 in the school gymnasium. Miss Taffee will supervise the girls, assisted by Mrs. Kate Dell. The program for the evening will be as follow’s: Before Dinner: Salute to the flag - Harold Marsh America” - Mrs. Richard Shaull. accompanist Invocation - Rev. Wm. Beckett After Dinner: Introduction of toastmaster - Fred Murray Toastmaster - - - Clark Muma Community singing - Clyde Fulton Introduction of football squad ..............Coach Gobel Introduction of band. - Mr. Powell Special musical number - Michigan State Music Department Speaker - Mr. Herbert Buck Reed Tickets for the banquet may be purchased from the superinten- dent’s office, the principal’s office, from Coach Gobel or from Mr. Powell. F.F.A. to Visit Chicago On November 30. F. F. A. mem- bers of both the Charlotte and Eaton Rapids division will drive to Chicago. During their four days’ visit they plan to attend the fat stock show, a broadcast, and the W LS barn dance, tickets for the latter having been previously ob- tained. The organization will con- tribute ten dollars towards the ex- pense w'hile the remainder will be paid for by the boys. Junior Red Cross Begins Enrollment Campaign November 1-15 is the time set for the enrollment campaign of the American Junior Red Cross, which is the American Red Cross in the schools. Aiming to have a 100 per cent school enrollment, the Junior Red Cross membership fee is only $1.00 for each one hundred stu- dents. This organization provides an opportunity for students to work with adults. Last year, the Charlotte public schools raised a high total of $155.27, and the total for the entire county was $843.11. For the past four years, 100 per cent enrollment has been reached in all Eaton coun- ty schools. F.H.A. Elects New Officers The Future Homemakers of America have elected new officers which are as follows: Lucille Wil- more, president; Nancy Kerekes. vice-president; Joyce Walker, sec- retary: Mable Robins, treasurer; and Virginia Royston. program chairman. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member W Est 1921) 4s$oc n ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher Managing Editor Editor-in-Chief Joyce Denison Jeanette Martens Sports Editor Alumni Editor Anna Aseltine Exchange Editor Elaine Mohre Business Manager Circulation Manager Marian Cheney Advertising Manager Ass’t Advertising Mgr Cleone Smith Adviser Miss Wells Reports .........Dixie Lee Aid. Shirley Briggs. Portia Craven. Bonnie Durbin. Carolyn Field. Lila Larsen. June Lerch. Harold Marsh. Norma Parent. Joan Parker. Mary Sanders. Susan Stucky. Joyce Taylor. Earlene Wells. Are You a Speed Demon? It's a horse! It's a jeep. No. it’s only a student out for a little ride. Of course there was a stop sign (which he didn’t stop for) and an old man was crossing the street (“Doesn’t he know enough to get out of the way when he sees a car coming? ). but that’s all right. Just keep right on buzzing along. If you kill somebody, it isn’t your fault—or is it? Why is it that as soon as we get into the car we want to act smart. We try to see who can come the closest to a tree, which car can go the fastest, if we can go around corners on two wheels, and who can run the most stop signs. Let’s try to watch where we're going and to stop to consider the other cars and pedestrians. Make this a safer world in which to live. Wounded while in the repair shop, when his ship was hit by enemy plane. Cornelius Regan. 21. S 1 c, Bayonne. N. J.. pleads for more War Bond sales to furnish medical supplies to mend others’ wounds. Shrapnel sent him to the hospital. Something to Think About As you know Armistice Day is coming up soon. In most of our minds that day reminds us of our Eaton Rapids vs. Charlotte football game, but did you ever stop to think what that day really means?—Way back in the year 1918 that meant that the World War I was over and the boys would be coming home. Now World War II is at its close, but don’t forget our government still needs money, so we can care for the injured and promote the peace. As you know the Victory Loan is now on. so let’s put all our spare cash in bonds and stamps. The sooner we do. the sooner we’ll see new cars or airplanes. So by-by. Buy Bonds. How About It? How many of you remember the wonderful sportsmanship that was shown us last year when w'e played basketball in East Lansing? If you remember rightly we spent weeks raving how wonderful everybody was to us. Of course Eaton Rapids is our big game of the year and also our rival, but can’t we have the same high spirit that East Lansing showed us? Of course we would all like to have the “Little Brown Jug stay home another year and we would be pretty disappointed if we did lose this game. But think how much good sportsmanship counts. After all we want to be one of the best, don’t we? Neighboring Interests According to the Tomahawk. Pontiac high presented its first broadcast. October 17. Dur- ing the coming year there will be programs every Wednesday and Friday of each week. The students of Pontiac high school have already presented “Snow White and Rose Red , and These are my Kindred.” Mrs. Fren Per- sons honored the Radio Workshop October 16. by her appearance. She is a radio star and works on the National Broadcasting Station in Chicago. Sixty-one men from Albion college were pledged by six fraternities. Among these sixty- one were three boys from Charlotte. Dick Beechler. Neil Cochrane and Vern Gresso. Did you know that halls were made to walk in? If you want to stampede, join a herd of buffalo. It semes queer to think that all the kids are going to stay home November 31. A school with good spirit is hard to beat. America is a beautiful word. People are such queer objects, but oh. so necessary. The trouble with freshmen is that they eventually become seniors. Long and Short of It Most of the l)oys seem to prefer long hair. Here are a few: Don Moore. Bobbie Band- field. Jack Martin. Tom Treloar and John Loucks all prefer long haired lassies, their reason being they are more glamourous. Hilding Krusell and Ron Brown think girls should wear their hair in styles becoming to them. Dick Huffman doesn’t care much one way or the other. Which is it to be girls, long or short? “Smarter And Smoother” A book that is recommended to all the stu- dents of Charlotte high by Mrs. Iauch, librar- ian. is Smarter And Smoother by Maureen Daly. It is a modern book of interesting short storied. A reviewer says: “Maureen Daly reminds us that someone once said of a girl. ’She isn’t really smooth, but she has ! een around so much she has worn smooth.’ This book points out the differences in ’smoothness’! It is tolei ant and understanding because the young auth- or is in her dating days. This book isn’t to be studied as homework nor is it a handbook on how to be happy in high school, but rather a collection of helpful hints for girls and boys on how to get along in the world. A girl in the groove is worth two off the track and a boy on the beam is well worth knowing. So with an eye to how the right boys and girls do it. here are a few words to the wise and winsome who want to get the most out of high school. Some of the chapters in this book are “Early to Bed.” Green Eyes’’. Lucky You. Little Boy Blues. Hold Your Hats. Don’t Let It Go To Your Head. First And Last I ove. “No Parking. Please. Button Up Your Zest. If He’s In The Army Now.” “Going Steady. ’ Nix On Necking.” and Time Out For Talent. Both boys and girls will find Smarter And Smoother an easy and interesting book to read. Modern Robin Hood Mr. Boris Paajanen comes to Charlotte high after teaching in schools of Munising. Eben and Hcrsey. He is a graduate of Normal high school and Northern Michigun College of Ed- ucation. While in college Mr. Paajanen play- ed his first game of football at sixteen years of age: this game was the third one he had seen. Besides his previous teaching ex- perience. Mr. Paajanen was a correspondence study supervisor in a CCC camp in 1939. For hobbies he prefers skiing and deer hunting. He shot his first buck at twelve years of age. His ambition is to shoot a buck with u bow and arrow. Personality Paragraphs This finally without Montgomery. Who is that attractive brown haired senior was cornered on her way to class. When asked what her favorite sport was she replied. Football . Her most interesting pastime is. oh hum??? Tuna casserole is her favorite dish. Gregory Peck rates high on her movie star list. She is never seen Sue. Yes. you’ve guessed It. Betty freshman girl seen with Greenshields and Shirley Horsebuck riding Is her pastime. She time at Murl brown haired than Marilyn cute Beverly Paton? favorite sport and spends most of her and Irene’s. This girl is none other Smith. Often seen with the roothall fellows, this tall blond goes for Betty Hutton in a big way. Football rates high HI on his list of sports. He is often called Whittle . Perhaps you have already guested his name. Douglas White. Who is this good looking sophomore boy � hat is never seen without Mohre and Mason? Football and basketball are his favorite sports. When ask- ed what he likes best he stated. Oh. I like pool and girls . Duane Rosenbrook is his name, brown haired senior girl, is never seen without Jo and Mickey ? She loves dancing, und macaroni and cheese is her favorite dish. She goes steady with Tommy. Yes. you all know her name. Portia Cra- ven. Up and Down the Corridor Hans Langmaaek and Don Dice seem to lie quite interested in these parlies at West Ben- ton. Sunday nights. Has Elaine Mohre been shooting anymore 12 gauge guns lately? (Is the ground soft. Elaine?) Hayrides seem to be popular among certain freshman girls. (Wonder what the attraction could be?) What’s this we hear about a party enjoyed by some of the kids that ride on number three bus? What has happened to Mickey Ells and Jo Ann Ball? What is this new romance between Gordon Sparks and Phyllis Pifer? (Could it be love this time. Gordy?) What is this between Jimmy Thornton and Norma Snyder? Why is it that Mary Webb. Jeanette Martens and Venice Parr are so interested in Eaton Rapids, lately? Why was Beverly Greenshields in such a dize in first hour biology class? (Could Tom Martin be the cause of this?) Where does Don Moore go to play trick or treat? Jo Ann Parker went dashing into the house the other day looking for a letter from Jerry Bandfield when it turned out to be from his brother. Jack. (My how these Bandfields get around.) Who is Janice Granstrom betting on this year. Eaton Rapids or Charlotte? Carol Mohre seems to be causing quite a bit of discussion among some of these girls. ORANGE BLACK Page 3 C.H.S. Swamps Howell With Score of 32-6 High lander ’8 Back Field Star Bennett Unable To Play Al Howell, the Orioles defeated the Highlanders 32-6, last Friday. ('hurlotte received the first kick- oil returning to the forty-yard line. Charlotte progressed down the field, without losing the hall, for the first touchdown. Don Moore going over for the score. The attempted place kick was wide. The hall see-sawed hack and forth in the middle of the field with neither team able to gain consistently. The first quarter came to an end with a score of 6-0. Half-way through the second quarter. Charlotte scored again making the extra point. Howell came hack driving Charlotte down to the twenty-yard line. Schutlheis threw a pass to Cook making a touchdown for Howell. The extra point was blocked. This left the score at the half 13-6. Charlotte kicked off to the High- landers in the second half, but they were unable to gain. Howell punted to Charlotte. The Orioles put on another drive to make the next touchdown. With ten others on the team blocking. Don Moore scored, missing the extra point. Howell fumbled the next kick- off. with Charlotte recovering on Howell’s thirty-flve-yard line. Char- lotte drove for another touchdown with Weymouth going over for the score. With the lineup composed most- ly of reserves. Don Johansen re- ceived a forward pass making the final touchdowm of the game. Because of a leg Injury acquired during practice, the Highlander's I back field star. Bennett, was not) (Continued on page four) Everett Downs Charlotte 20-12 Battling their way through an aggressive Oriole eleven. Everett topped Charlotte with a score of 20-12. This game gave the Vikings the title of Circuit Champs. There was little action until the last of the first quarter. At this time Don Moore made a touchdown for Charlotte. Moore’s kick for the extra point, however, was not good. Later on in the second quarter. Everett made their first touch- down. A pass for the extra point was incomplete. In the last portion of the third quarter, Lardie made a touchdown and a successful end run making the score 20-6. During the last of the game Spagnuolo made a fifty-three yard i dash to give the Orioles a score of 12. Favoring the Vikings, the score of 20-12 ended the game. Charlotte Places Second At State Track Meet Charlotte Orioles took second place in State Track meet, October 27 at Ypsilanti. Twelve schools of B class met and entered 69 boys in the meet. All classes of schools raced. The positions taken by Charlotte runners are as follows: Wayne Holmes. 6th place; Eric Furu, 10th place; Don Johansen. 11th place; Don Hice. 20th place; Dale Love- land. 42nd place; David Adams. 6lst place. Boh Mohre was unable to finish the race. The team attended the Michigan vs. Marquette football game Satur- day afternoon at Michigan State College. Eaton County Savings Bank 'ServJke Speed. • QunJItif i .MHinilli-holoo r� iii|Niny I Second Team Wins Over East Lansing The second team played East Lansing Reserves. Monday. October 30. after school. The game started with East Lansing kicking off to Charlotte. During the first quarter little yardage was gained, hut in the second Don Johansen made an 8 yard line play for a touchdown. The third quarter looked dark for the Orioles, when East Lansing had the hall down on Charlotte's one yard line, and the fourth down. The East Lansing team made a line plunge, fighting to gain a touch- down. hut was stopped on the scrimmage line. The hall then went to the Orioles, and Dick Huffman made a quick kick, hut was blocked by the on- rushing team. By blocking the kick over the goal line, the East I ansing team made a touchback. BoOi teams were evenly matched and both showed good fighting spirit up to the end of the game. The final score was 6-2. Oriole Feathers Roses to the boys of the second team for that 6 to 2 victory over East Lansing. First team members better work harder. Some of the second team looked pretty good in the Monday night game. Whom did Ronald Brown meet on Main Street last Monday night about 11:30. Young’s Jewelry Shop Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing WATCHES — JEWELRY SILVERWARE and CLOCKS Charlotte. Mich. PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service Boom! Boom! Boom! Attention! All students with third or fifth hours free! Mr. Powell would like some drum- mers. and also some to play the bass horns. If you are interested see Mr. Powell, these hours or at any time. Where did Bob Mohre get that hat? Ask ZIP what she thinks of some of the boys on the football team. Why do some people still run cross country now that the season is over? Harold E. Smith TRY OUR DELICIOUS Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo. Prop. AUTUMN SUNDAE JERROLDS New Things First” ALWAYS FIRST... Style and Quality GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ ★ ★ FIRESTONE PRODUCTS ★ ★ ★ We have Tire Chains, Electric Defrosters, Seat Covers, Switches, Floor Mats, Thermostats. 114 S. COCHRAN ST. CHARLOTTE. MICH. Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Honor Roll Totals Sixty-eight Students C. H. S. has a total of sixty- eight honor roll students for the tirst six weeks. They are as fol- low's: Twelfth grade. Marian Cheney. Joyce Denison. Bonnie Durbin. Keith Frey. John Gardner. Roberta Garvey. Janice Granstroin. Donald Mice. Wayne Holmes. Joan Parker. Mary Sanders. Cleone Smith. Susan Stucky. Harry Sum- erix. and Doreen Thompson: eleventh grade. Albert Foster. Mary Ann Lewis. Carl Lindblom. Bar- bara McGrath, and Delores Michel: truth grade. Joan David. Peter Kardel. Bruce Lavengood. Milford Mason. Ethel Platt. Betty Pol- hamus. Virginia Royston. Phyllis Smallwood. Charlotte Sutherland, and Mildred Thompson; ninth grade. Connie Alfonso. Robert Brown. Lois Collins. Tony Craw- ford. Dan Dickinson. Lawrence Gil- ler, Beverly Kelly. Barbara Lind- blom. Barbara McKeag. Leota Pfeifer. Roger Smith, and Edward Towe. There are twenty-four honor roll students in the junior high. In the eighth grade. Dan Brown. Dick Claflin. Joan Cornelius. June Gran strom. Marjorie Griest. Sue Hale. Yvonne Hill. Bertha Lennon. Naida Livingston. Dianne Martin. Clara Mauney. Jeannette Papoi. Barbara Patterson. Gretta Pryor, and De- lores Willard. In the seventh grade. Louise Berg. Barbara Brown. Jackie Hale. Nancy Harrington. Eunice Jones. Hans Kardel. Ben Martin. Earl Mead. Clyde Nichols. Jo Anne Reiner. Dale Rolfe. Mar- garet Vance. Laura Southward. '45. was re- cently married to Richard Reef- man. Alumni News Harold Horn. '39. and Robert Purnett. '37. are home from the Navy. Bob has been a prisoner of the Japanese. He was the one mentioned in They Were Expend- able. The following men are home now on furlough or have been recently: James Thornton. '45. Elwood Mar- tin. ’42. Junior King. 45. Bur- leigh Wellman. 45. Elmer Conard. '37. Byron Stock- well. ex '39. Robert Pittinger. '41. Cus Rodeman. ex '45. and Carl Paine. '39. have been discharged. Byron Stockwell also was a Jap- anese prisoner since the fall of Bataan. Joint Concert Here Mr. Pow'ell remarks that the Charlotte high school band has in- vited the Eaton Rapids high school bend over here for a joint concert sometime in December. We hope they accept the invitation and come. HOWELL GAME (Continued from page 3) able to play. Hamel. Howell’s full- back. was fast and hard to bring down, making Charlotte tacklers look very bad at times. The game ended with a score of 32-6. Substitutions for Charlotte were: B. Moore. Bryan. Clark. Bandfield. Sparks. Fox. Shults. R. Brown. B. Brow'n. Platt. HufTman. Johansen. Weymouth. Santee. USE OUR LAYAWAY PLAN FOR CHRISTMAS W. E. WRIGHT JEWELRY GIFTS BUY YOUR BONDS HERE First National rank Oriole’s Nest Holds Halloween Party Oct. 30 Shirley Snoke Wins Door Prize; Snake Dance Starts Celebration Were you in the snake dance last Tuesday? If you were, did you make it back to the Youth Center? The snake dance started the Hal loween party at the Oriole's Nest Tuesday. October 30. about 8:00. With a line more than a block long, the parade w'ent to the A P where i� doubled back, and ended in the parking lot by the Beach Market. After returning to the Oriole's Nest, everyone paid admission of ten cents. Pop and candy bars were sold and popcorn and dough nuts were given away. The ping pong tables and dance floor were full most of the evening Because of the wind the frank furts were cooked for those who were hotdog hungry instead of hav- ing the bonfire. The door prize of a box of candy v as w'on by Shirley Snoke. The Youth Center closed at 10:30 after a gay evening filled with noise and fun which certainly go with Halloween. G.A.A. Meets Thursdays Members of the G.A.A. bowl every Thursday night at 4:00 p. m. under student prices. Pat Dean is bowling manager. Thursday evening, the girls play volley ball at the school and engage in other recreation. Thirty girls now belong to this organization. The officers are: Mary Sanders, president; Marian Cheney, vice president; Barbaru Lindblom. secretary; and Dixie Lee Aid. treasurer. Glee Club Makes First Appearance The glee club made its first ap- pearance in the auditorium, Octo- ber 23. The girls sang three selec- tions. The Glow Worm . by Lincke; Italian Street Song , from Victor Herbert’s operetta; and Allah’s Holiday by Friml. The membership consists of 25 girls. The club elected Portia Craven as secretary and treasurer in place of Juanita Hoover who has left school. Mr. Mead, in charge of junior ring sales, reports that there is a salesman coming soon. Junior rings will be chosen and ordered then. All (lie Popular Wearing Aliire For flip High School 4 irl JUNIOR MISS COATS $19.84 to $44.50 CHARMING HEAD SCARFS 98c to $4.07 LATEST LEATHER BELTS $1.00 GAY, YOUNG PARTY FROCKS $14.84 Vaughn llagsdale CHAS. P. MULHOLLLAND. Mgr. Wool Dress Goods At Yaril For Wool Frocks, Jumpers and Skirts 56 inches wide, pure virgin wool Made by the Ammana Woolen Mills of Ammana, Iowa O FRED A. RICHEY CO. Fred Murray Co. THE Home of Good Shoes FOR MEN ROBLEE, JARMEN JOLLY STRIDE and BOY SCOUT FOR WOMEN AIRSTEP, HUGTITE CAROLYN and JOLENE DEBTOWNERS FOR CHILDREN BUSTER BROWNS, ACROBAT ROBINHOOD and STEPMASTER HIT THE BASKETS 1 J E BLACK TRIM HASTINGS •THE CHARHIAN” VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 29, 1945 ISSUE 4 AN OPEN LETTER TO ALL STUDENT DRIVERS: The automobile is an accepted method of transportation. Any per- son of lawful age and in control of his faculties can purchase a license to drive. The license is given by the state with the understanding that the driver abide by certain laws and common courtesies. It al- so further provides that he shall drive a car that is in good mechani- cal condition, that he shall have bis car under control at all times. Any deviation from the above laws leaves the state with only one al- ternative. either levy a tine or withdraw the license or both. Parents of students sacrifice a great deal in providing cars for students to drive to school. The students can repay them to some degree by using the car carefully and only when on legitimate bus- iness. When a student drives his car to school or to a school function, the school has some obligations to the parents and to the community: first, to protect the student against accident by urging him to usa me car only as the parent intended it to be used: second, to provide ample parking space so that the neighbors of our school will not have congested parking conditions in front of their homes: third, to protect others by cooperating with established law enforcement agen- cies in helping the student under- stand driving regulations: four, to protect the school against unneces- sary criticism because of the reck- less and discourteous driving of a few thoughless students. After a recent school function two cars were driven recklessly across the drive way of a corner service station. A mother and daughter saved themselves from injury or possibly from death by rushing into the street. That one thoughtless act on the part of two students brought more discredit upon the school than the many courteous acts performed every day by the great majority of the stu- dents. Traffic accidents are increasing with alarming rapidity. At the rate we are going at the present time, the number of people killed and in- jured in one year will be greater than the number killed and wound- ed in one year of war. Remember, the cars of today are old and many parts are worn to the point of breuking under any undue strain. Students who drive their cars home for lunch should refrain from overloading and making a tour of the city. It causes criticism to fall upon all student drivers. Rural stu dents are not to drive their cars at noon except when asked to do so by their parents for a specific pur- pose. Drive carefully and courteously. Sincerely yours. CLARK MUMA. Alumni News Harold Allen, ex '45. has a change of address. Rvt. Harold Allen M. P. Del. Bks. T-314. 9812th T S. U. K. E.. P. O. Box 527, Santa Fe. New Mexico. CLASS OF ’47 BUILDS -NEW FIRES Standing (left to right)—A. Foster, R. Dunning. D. Michel, C. Lmdblom. K. Gearhart, J. Walker, R. Casler. M. Dillin. M. LeVan. E. Shamp, J. Yund, J. Steward. Seated—J. Wenzel, D. Adams, H. Mayhew. It’s Coming Nov. 30—F. F. A. Boys leave for Chicago. Dec. 3—Assembly (Rip Van! Winkle). Dec. 7—Charlotte vs. Hast- ings. here. (Let's all turn out for the first basketball game). Dec. 11—Assembly (Charhian Staff at work I. Dec. 13—Band concert with Eaton Rapids (Band members have party afterwards). Dec. 13—Orange and Black : (More news). Ex-Student Recovering Wynn Potter, a sophomore with the present senior class, is now re- covering from rheumatic fever at his home on East Henry Street. I ast year he attended Assump- tion college in Ontario. Canada. Wynn has been ill for the past six months, but is now able to be up. although he is still confined to j the house. The students here wish Wynn the l est of luck for a complete and speedy recovery. F.H.A. Officers Go Visiting The F. H. A. officers were invit- ed to attend an initiation last night in the Grand Ledge gymnasium. At the November 7 meeting, the girls discussed getting member- ship pins. Each girl helped in the preparation and serving of the football-band banquet. Jane Ward, former student of Charlotte high school, and Lindy Cheesman. of Battle Creek were married October 18, in Battle Creek. Who Went Where Coach Gobel. Mr. Schroeder and Mr. Paajanen spent their vacation deer hunting. (How big was the one that got away?) “I didn't do a thing that was in- teresting. I Just stayed home and caught up on my sleep. was Mrs. lauch’s reply when asked how she spent her Thanksgiving vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Lipsey spent their vacation in St. Joseph with Rev. Manning. Mr. Powell had an enjoyable trip to Kentucky. While he was there, he hunted quail. “I spent my time trying to get Miss Wesche enough to eat , joked Miss Wells. Miss Weshe survived, because she is able to be in school this week. Both were invited out for Thanksgiving dinner, though. Miss Holmes. Miss Smith and Miss Del Favero spent their vaca- tion at home. Warren Blight Begins Work On Monday. November 26. Mr. Warren Blight the new agriculture teacher started working in room 205. Due to the call of service he was unable to start teaching when leaving college from Michigan State. Mr. Blight's home is near Flushing. Michigan. He will be one ol the drivers for the trip by tho F. F. A. to Chicago. First Lyceum Dec. 3 On December 3. will appear the first lyceum number. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis will give a dramatic presen- tation of Washington Irving's fa- mous story, Rip VanWinkle”. During the week of Dec. 10. the Charhian staff plans to have charge of a short assembly. Success Given By Juniors Character Parts Played Well; Production Staff Showed Fine Procedure Once again the juniors made a success of their annual play, under the able direction of Miss Kathryn Wesche. Tuesday evening. Novem- ber 20. This was a Row Peterson play entitled New Fires. The cast is to be congratulated on its successful presentation climaxing many weeks of practice. Albert Foster did a fine job as a father trying to make his pleasure- loving family see life in its true perspective, by bringing them to live on an old farm in southern Missouri. Character parts were played well by Maxine Dillin. Elsie Shamp. and John Steward. Delores Michel and Carl Lindblom played teen-age parts expertly. In spite of the fact that such happenings as the addition of red pepper to some of the food occurred at dress re- hearsal. plans worked out satis- factorily l� efore curtain time Tues- day night. The play was carried over well to an appreciative audi- ence and brought forth many laughs. The hard work offered by the production staff Is to lie commend- ed also. Doing a very capable job as chairmen of their respective committees were: Mr. Richard Schroeder and Gordon Sparks, stage setting: Maxine Pratt, pro- perties; Donna Scovill. costumes: (Continued on pane 4) Page 2 ORANGE 6. BLACK (Member Ertl92l) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ....................Joyce Denison Managing Editor ..........................Don Hice Editor-in-Chief ............Jeanette Martens Sports Editor ................Ronald Brown Alumni Editor.................Anna Aseltine Exchange Editor .................Elaine Mohre Business Manager .......................Keith Frey Circulation Manager...........Marian Cheney Advertising Manager.........Phyllis Goodrich Ass't Advertising Mgr..................Cleone Smith Adviser .......................... Miss Wells Reports ........Dixie Lee Aid, Shirley Briggs. Portia Craven. Bonnie Durbin. Carolyn Field. Lila Larsen. June Lerch. Harold Marsh. Norma Parent, Joan Parker. Mary Sanders, Susan Stucky. Joyce Taylor, Earlene Wells. No “Buggies Allowed in Rear Scree—ch! Skid! Gosh, just missed that little kid! This is too common on the play- grounds of C. H. S. Remember that Friday night dance when you were flashing around the grounds and stopped abruptly before the gym windows. You may enjoy crashing a party but not enough to make such a shatter- ing entrance through the window as you might, had your brakes failed to hold. The board ot education, in ruling that there should be no parking or unnecessary driving across the playground was interested only in the welfare of ALL students. If ONE student is saved from injury or death, the observance of this rule will be worth while. They Are Here Yes. here it is just one month before Christ- mas. and it won't be long before people will put out their Christmas decorations. There will also be something else to think about and that is Christmas seals. I)o you know the history of how they started? The Christmas seal was born in Denmark. It was one afternoon just before Christmas in 1903. and holiday letters and pack- ages were pouring into the post office in Copenhagen. Einar Holboell, postal clerk, sorted the mall. While he was working, he was thinking on a great idea. Why. he thought, wouldn’t it be a good idea if every letter and package carried another penny stamp, the sale of which would swell a fund to build hospitals for children? There were so many, and so many who were ill. It would cost each giver so little to share in giv- ing this gift to these people. This idea was soon presented to King Christian who immediately warmed to the thought. Over 4.000.000 seals were sold on the first seal sale, which opened December 6. 1904. Einar Holboell died in 1937. but he lived to see a tuberculosis sanatorium from the money from seals. He lived to see this idea travel around the world. In later years the people thought the problem much too great to be affected by such a small sum of a penny stamp. So people would not buy them. In 1907 Emily Bissel. a young public health worker in Delaware, became concerned about a little sanatorium, which would have to close, because of lack of funds. She decided to fight, and fight she did. She tried to interest friends, but they would not listen. She went to the editor of the paper and he would not help. At last she had found oneone to help, and a few weeks later she called the paper to say they had raised Prevent TB Buy Christmas Seals Helpful As We Make It Why do we have advisory groups? At the beginning of the school year the first thing that happens is a general assembly and at that time each student is told what room to go to and who will be his adviser. The purpose of this system is that the stu- dents will be able to make plans for the things they want and need in their four years of high school, for their college entrance or for their future careers. When each senior is ready to graduate he will not be in need of a credit, or some subject he didn’t take during his high school years. The students should feel that their advisory teacher is someone they can go to. to talk over problems. They should also be able to talk over failures and why they aren’t getting along in class. With the cooperation of all students and teachers the advisory groups can be a great service to everyone in school. Our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Marie Taylor and Mrs. Ethel Slringham in the loss of their mother. Mrs. Fred Milbourn. who passed away November twentieth. Orchids to— Band: For their splendid playing during the football games. Football team: For keeping our little brown jug home. Mr. Gobel: For his expert coaching which helped the team win its games. Mr. Grindall: For his help to Coach Gobel and the team. Mr. Powell: For his direction which makes the band possible. Mr. Schroeder: For fixing the lighting system in the old gym and for his running comments over the public address system at the foot- ball games. Miss Taffee: For her work with the plan- ning and carrying through the football-band banquet. Dolores Willard and Bertha Lenon: For the attractive cover designs on the football-band programs. F. H. A. Girls: For their serving which help- ed the banquet to lie a success. Mr. Muma: For his good work as toast- master. Juniors: For the fine play produced this year. Miss Wesche: For her capable direction of the junior play. Weather Data Harold Marsh................Fair and Warmer Phyllis Goodrich Joan Davids......Little change in temperature Milford Mason Gordon Sparks..................Hot and sultry Phyllis Pifer Joan Wenzel ...............Temperature rising David Adams Yvonne Thuma ........Storm clouds gathering Gerald Wright Jack Terrill ................Continued warm Virginia Royston Susan Stucky .....................High winds Ray Archer $3.000. America had given ten times its quota set for the sale. During the first years, the National Tuber- culosis Association cooperated with the Ameri- can Red Cross in carrying on the seal sale and until 1919 the seals carried the symbol of Red Cross. In 1919 there first appeared the double-cross that we see now. People are proud to pay such a small amount to such a worthy cause. As years went on it has turned in to a great service, from one man's idea. The President of the United States buys his sheets of Christmas Seals as he muses: A ruler of a great little country endorsed the first Christmas seal sale. Who started it? We did—We the people: and we can finish it if we keep on buying Christ- mas seals for our country. Is It Overeating? Have you ever arrived at school minus your shoes? Usually we dream of such things. Some of our teachers seem to have had dreams of this type lately. Mrs. Iauch dreamed Mr. Sutu- la came to take a library club picture and caught her with her hair all messed up. a nonde- script dress on. and barefoot. The whole library club set to work attempting to find Mrs. Iaueh's shoes. She was horrified to think that she would appear in the picture bare- foot. It was a great relief to her when she woke up to find it was only a dream. Miss Wesche dreamed that through a phy- siological approach, she cured a speech impedi- ment in twenty minutes. A student she knows has a lateral lisp and she dreamed that she consulted the girl, who agreed to try to overcome this. After working twenty minutes, the student was speaking perfectly. Miss Wesche was quite disappointed to wake up to find that she hadn’t made such a miraculous cure after all. Miss Del Favero had a dream that she was back in high school at Wakefield. Michigan, sitting in the drug store hangout with all her high school chums. Some people believe that dreaming is caused by overeating. What do you think? Up and Doiun the Corridor Have you noticed June Lerch's diamond? Who is the lucky man. June? Could the reason for Jeannette Martens’ happiness be that Don is home? What was Joan Davis’ reply to Sammy Bandfield's kiss permit? Miss Wells told her journalism students to be sure to hand in their heads before leaving the room. Did she mean headlines? Who is Mrs. Lipsey's favorite student in third hour general math class? What popular alumni lad influenced various girls with the same line at Joyce Taylor’s party? Who did Hilding Krusell take home from the dance in Eaton Rapids? Cute, eh? Neighboring Interests Pontiac has organized a Y. W. C. A. for young girls and women of Pontiac. The Y. W. has remodeled a house to suit the needs of today. The Y. W. provides a place of enter- tainment. recreation and rest to all girls. Betty Haines of Lakeview high school, was chosen football queen of 1945. Her attend- ants were Ruth Ann Heselschwerdt and Marilyn Pilbeam, a former student of Char- lotte high school. Remember When The teachers put on assemblies. Students chosen from Mr. Anderson's gen- eral science class spent all of fifth hour pick- ing up candy wrappers. Joan Parker tripped herself on the steps in Packard’s store. Nobody knew Wayne Holmes’ secret am- bition of singing in an assembly. Bob and Herb Packard didn't take dancing lessons. Gel rude didn’t have office troubles on her mind. The first hour Ag. class didn't put Mr. Schroeder in embarrassing situations. We didn’t have beautiful senior girls like Bethany Hunter. Shirley Pittenger didn’t know Jimmy from Potterville. Mr. Bilbie taught seventh and eighth grade history. Ninth grade girls didn’t drive cars all over town. The boys didn't notice how cute Marilyn Wilmore is. The girls didn’t rush to get to world his- tory class in the morning. Dixie Aid was in the sixth grade and was so surprised to find that she was late to school one morning that she turned around and went home. The girls had no desire to go ’’deer hunting. Mrs. Weymouth thought the 4:00 o’clock bell meant that all teachers had to leave the building. ORANGE A. BLACK Page 3 Orioles Win Annual Armistice Game 32-0 Large Crowd Gathered for Final Tussle of '45 Season On Monday. November 12 at 2:30. Charlotte high school was guest of Raton Rapids for the annual Armistice day football game. The Orioles won the toss and re- ceiving the ball, let Eaton Rapids have it only two plays before mak ing the first touchdown of the game. Don Moore took the ball over. The first quarter ended with a margin of 6-0 with the Islanders In possession of the ball. During the second quarter Don Moore and Floyd Weymouth each made a touchdown. An extra point was added by a line plunge. Still not satisfied. Don Moore fgain made two touchdowns in the third quarter; a pass gained one extra point. At the start of the last quarter with the reserves playing for the Orioles, neither team could make enough yardage to score. Winning this game with a score 32 to 0, the Orioles still keep the highly valued brown Jug in the trophy case. Oriole Feathers Ask Eric Furu what he lost after the Everett football game? (Olivet girls?) Ask Jackie Yund who Bob Crane is. Say Velmon, does Dorothy Moore like a little help washing dishes once in a while? Either some people are light fin- gered or else the girls are building up their hope chest. Lynn Aseltine. ex '45. is on his way to China. Basketball Schedule for 1945-46 Season Dec. 7—Hastings, here Dec. 14—Everett, here. Dec. 18—Grand Ledge, there. Dec. 21—Howell, here. Jan. 8—Ionia, there. Jan. 11—Mason, here. Jan. 18—Eaton Rapids, there. Jan. 25—Grand Ledge, here. Feb. 1—Everett, there. Feb. 8—-Mason, there. Feb. 12—Ionia, here. Feb. 16—Eaton Rapids, here. Feb. 22—Howell, there. March 1—Hastings, there. Everett, Mason Tie for First 1945 Con- ference Championship The football season is all over now. and the conference standings are as follows: Everett and Mason, who tied for first place, won four games and tied their fifth with each other. Charlotte was second, winning three games, and losing two. Grand Ledge placed third win- ning two games and losing three. Howell came in fourth winning one game and losing four. Eaton Rapids had the cellar position, losing all if its games. There was a conference meeting at Everett high school. November 26. to elect an all-conference team for 1945. At this meeting the championships for 1945 were given out, and a schedule was made oui for the following football season. Coach Gobel, and assistant coach Grindall attended this meeting, as Charlotte representatives. Wayne Haigh. '44, has recently been home. MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE - JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES - DUPONT PAINT Football-Band Banquet Has Large Attendance Herbert ‘Buck” Reed Speaks On Sportsmanship The annual football-band ban- quet. an important event of the year, was held Tuesday evening. November 13. After a tasty dinner. Mr. Powell presented the band and Coach Gobel introduced the football squad. Miss Virginia Harss, accompan- ied by Miss Miller, sang two se- lections. Both were from Olivet col- lege. The speaker of the evening wa Herbert “Buck” Reed, basketball coach at Western Michigan. Mr. Reed discussed sportsmanship and the importance and advantages of football. He drew from his exper- iences in the field of sports, illus- trations of the importance of co- operation. of playing to the end. of self-control, and other qualities. Mr. Reed complimented the band and stated that a football game is incomplete without a band. He con- gratulated both on previous accom- plishments and wished them good luck for the future. The following boys reported for pre-induction physical examina- tions: Francis Kane. '45. Vernon Gresso. '45. Roderick Yates. '45. and Richard Beechler. '45. Mildred Skinner. '43. was home over the week end. She is now working in Battle Creek at the telephone office. C.H.S. Band Performs At Eaton Rapids Game The Charlotte band led the par- ade in Eaton Rapids to the football field before the Armistice Day game. Together the two bands. Charlotte tnd Eaton Rapids, played the national anthem as the flag was raised. At the half the Charlotte band formed a star and played “Star- dust . then formed a moon and played “Shine on Harvest Moon . The next and last event before they marched down the field was a bull fight. Jack Smith and Hans Lang- maack. the bull, represented Eaton Rapids. Harold Marsh twirled a flag and was the bull fighter. While the bull-fight was going on, the band was playing music to go with it. The bull was finally killed and a luneral march ended the fight. The two bands will meet in the Charlotte auditorium for a concert on Decem her 13 at 8:00. Each band will have a program and then they will combine. A parly will be given for the band members after the concert. Tickets for the concert will cost twenty-five and fifty cents. Mr. Powell is still interested in a boy to play the bass horn the fifth hour. Best Christmas Wishes to Everyone and an invitation to visit our store for gift merchandise. W. E. WRIGHT GOOD FOOD JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE EARL J. LAVENGOOD MICH. Proprietor ----------------------------------- ORANGE BLACK Page 4 Richard Schroeder Leaves Are These Faces Familiar? To Resume College Studies On November 23. Mr. Schroeder left his position as an ag instrc- tor after two years in the local school. Beginning in the winter term on January 1. he plans to re- sume his studies of agricultural engineering at Michigan State col lege. He and his family will con- tinue living here in Charlotte. At the end of the summer term he hopes to receive his Master’s De- gree. His subject for the fin- al thesis will be Rural Electrifi- cation. In this he will study the first line, put up by Consumer's Power company in 1923 between Mason and Dansville. and other in- teresting facts concerning rural electrification. He has nothing def- initely planned after his comple- tion of school. SUCCESS GIVEN BY JUNIORS (Continued from Page 1) Miss Kathryn Taffee. make-up: Mr. Earl Mead and Mabel Robins. pub- licity. Prompters were Martha Rochester, and Yvonne Thuma. A corsage and a pair of kid gloves were given to Miss Wesche by the junior class as an expression of their gratitude to her for her excellent directing. Musical selections were offered by Irene Clark. Gordon Sparks, and Wendell Ripley between acts. There was a large attendance at both the matinee and evening per- formances. The matinee was attend- ed by the grade school children. Proceeds from both performances totaled $372. The entire glee club sang Novem ber 21 in assembly. How about a guessing game of football on paper? The picture of these little boys and girls are our puzzle solution. If you want this five foot eight inch dark-haired junior to talk, just ask him questions about his brother who graduated last year. He was on the team then and quite popular too. Yes it's the •(iqSu qog—sjaqjOJR aaqojvl The litle boy like the rest is now a football player too. He works down at Bryan's Sin- clair sta- tion and drives a black Ford convertible. He is now ti v e feet, nine and one half inches tall and weighs 215 pounds and has black hair. The Eaton Rapids game gave him a nice shiner. (sSunoA |i)nqo) Laura Cudney. '45. and Mary Lou Keeler. '45. were at the Football Band Banquet. Ned Walters. '45. and Carroll Phillips. ’44. were at the Eaton Rapids game. SHELDEN LUMBER CO. ★ ★ ★ LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS — FUEL MEET YOUR FRIENDS MURL § IRENE'S GROCERIES - MEATS and COFFEE SHOP 503 E. Henry This very young lad was in the junior play and also plays basket- ball. He is taller than Abraham Lincoln, six feet three inches, and weighs 160 pounds and has brown hair. He runs around with Carl Lindblom. Sometimes he works in Porter's af- ter school. Yes. you've guessed; it's ( jaj8oj uoqiv) This blonde senior is about five feet eleven inches tall. When ask- ed about his favorite dish his re- DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo ply was “a blonde, of course. He runs around with Richard Derby. The candles on his cake indicate he was three, but fifteen years have elapsed since then, and how! Yes. it certainly has. hasn't it? (3JOOW uo(p PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service Are you a little girl, who wants a little curl Right in the middle of your forehead? If this is you, there's one thing to do; Don't scream, just visit Pauline. PAULINE’S BEAUTY SALON Phone 1300 GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ ★ ★ FIRESTONE TIRES - BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES ★ ★ ★ PHONE 9165 ALWAYS FIRST... Style and Quality MERRY CHRISTMAS T GE BLACK “THE CHARHIAN' HAPPY NEW YEAR VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1945 ISSUE 5 Superintendent’s Brother Injured While Hunting Harlan McCall Called to Oconto, Wisconsin, Because of Accident Mr. Duane McCall, brother of Superintendent Harlan McCall, was seriously injured in a hunting accident. Saturday. November 24. On receiving wrord of the injury, Mr McCall travelled to his bro- ther's home in Oconto. Wisconsin. In the accident which occurred ul out seventy miles north of Ocon- to. Duane McCall was shot accid- entally by his companion in his right leg, between the knee and the hip as they were about to shoot at some deer. The injury in- curred by his friend, happened when Mr. McCall turned away as someone shouted that the animals were does rather than bucks. Duane McCall is editor of the Oconto weekly paper. Superintendent McCall returned Sunday nght December 2. since the condition of his brother was improved. He stated that he would be notified of any adverse change although one is not expected. Choral Group to Present Cantata Back row—B. Boyd. M. Dobbratz. B. Durbin. M. McNamara. L. Lynd. P. Nagle. A. Van Dorpe. E. B. McCImtock. I. J. Harman. Second row—Mi Meyer. D. Hill. G. Face. M. Ripley. J. Leach. P. Joppie. D. Livingston, P. Craven. Seated, front row—Marion Marshall. M. Smith, M. Griest. B. Lewellyn, L. Boyer, M. J. Green, G. Smurr. Irving’s Famous Story Dramatized in Assembly Glee Club to Sponsor F. F. A. Members Take Christmas Assembly Annual Trek to Chicago John Ellis and Wife Present “Rip Van Winkle ' to Pupils; Have Long Stage Career Rip Van Winkle,” the first ly- ceum number, held on December third, was presented by Mr. and Mrs. John Bills who have had a long and varied career on the stage. Mr. Ellis is seventy-six years old and has been on the stage since he was three months old when his mother carried him on for a part In a play. With only his many experiences for dramatic training, Mr. Ellis has played from coast to coast and in Canada. This is the seventh year on the high school stage for the Ellises. In 1908. he and Mrs. Ellis per- formed 1q “The White Man” on English soil. This play is known as “The Squaw' Man” in the Unit- ed States. They have played in such dramas as “The Girl of the Golden West.” Bird of Paradise.” and many others. In his long car- eer Mr. Ellis has appeared with many great stars, a few of whom arc Weber and Fields. Lillian Rus- sell. Marie Dressier, and George Arils� . Modern stars such as Hel- en Hayes. Spencer Tracy and Pat O'Brien have been under his di- rection in late years. Rural Youtb Plan Dances Next spring the rural students plans to have a barn dance out at Ion Parr's. They also want to have cither a skating party or a hayride oi a combination of the two this year. Last year the rural students served supper for those wishing to stay in town to the games, but this year they won't because of the fact that not many attended. Gas rationing being off. more stu dents will find it more conven- ient to go home before the games. Because of the fact that Christ- mas is here, the Glee Club has been working very hard on Christ- mas is here, the glee club has sing a cantata. Chimes of the Holy Night by Holton. Maxine Dobbratz. Bonnie Durb- in. Geraldine Face and Portia Craven will each sing a solo. The Footlighteers will co-operate in the narration of the story and in tab- leaux to accompany the music. The glee club sang at the Con- gregational church Wednesday. December 5 at a guild luncheon meeting, and December 20 they will sing over the loud speaking system at the Methodist church. They will also sing in an assem- bly before Christmas. Calendar Dec. 13—Band Concert; Eaton Rapids and Charlotte. 8 p. m. Dec. 14—Everett, here (Let’s win that game.) Dec. 17—Teachers party (Now be good.) Dec. 17—Jr. high basketball game with Grand Ledge (after school) here. Dec. 18—Grade program, aud- itorium 7:30. Dec. 18—Grand Ledge, there. December 21—Howell, here. Dec. 22-Jan. 2—Vacation (Bet- ter be good!) Jan. 8—Ionia, there. Jan. 11—Mason, here. Victory Bond Sales Charlotte public schools are hav- ing their Victory Bond drive from November 26 to IJeceraber 17. The quota for the schools has been set at $9,850. This averages about $8.00 per child. The total sales is now $10,225. with the Grammur school making the highest sales. Four Day Excursion Trip Includes City High Points Twenty-four F. F. A. boys trav- eled by car to Chicago on Satur- day December 1. where they visit ed the stockyards and various other points of interest. They arrived at six a. m. being driven down by Mr. R. Schroeder, Mr. Allen Cox. Tom Martin and Mr. W. Blight. During their four day visit they stayed at the Wack- er Hotel. On Saturday afternoon, all the members took an interesting tour through the Swift Packing Com- pany. In the evening, they attend- er the W. L. S. Barn Dance and saw Gene Autrey. The first thing Sunday, the boys took a bus out to the airport and watched the transports come in and take off. Later, they attended the W. G. N. broadcast. “Stars of Tomorrow. In the evening they watched the hockey game between the Chicago Black Hawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Monday morning, the boys took an excursion trip through the Board of Trade including the ob- servatory platform on the 44th floor over 700 feet above the street level. Free time occupied the rest of the afternoon and evening. Be- fore leaving for home Tuesday morning, they visited the museum of Science and Industry located near the Lake Shore. By twelve noon everyone was on his way home to Charlotte. Jr. Red Cross Has Drive Compared to last year, the Jun- ior Red Cross drive did not do so well this year. The total amount contributed last year from the Charlotte schools was $155.27 and this year only $94.36 was given. The senior high gave $29.28. jun- ioi high $10.80, Hawthorne $31.02. Grammar $10.80, Washington $2.86. and Froebel $9.50. Band to Hold Joint Concert Varied Program is to Be Presented by 100 Musicians Tonight the Charlotte and Eaton Rapids bands will hold a joint con- cert in the Charlotte high school auditorium at 8:00 p. m. Mr. Rob- ert K. Powell, from Charlotte, and Mr. Adolph Kramer, from Eaton Rapids, will be the conductors. Both are approximately fifty piece hands. The money received from this concert will be used for kettle drums, uniform repairs and other general hand expenses. The program is as follows: EATON RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL BAND Poet and Peasant, Overture ...........Suppe, Fall Memories of Stephen Foster .................. Holmes White Christmas....Berlin - Leidzen Greig (Selections of melodies by Oreig.) ................. Yoder INTERMISSION ORIOLE BAND Gypsy Princess ..............Yoder Cotton Carnival, March .............Landis Rogers (Featuring Twirlers) Show Boat .................Reprise (containing: Cotton Blossom.” “Make Believe. Volon's Theme. OF Man River. Nursery. Can't Help Lovin' Dai Man.” You Are Love.” Captain Andy. Why Do 1 Love You.” Hey Fellah. “OF Man River, Re- prise. ) christmas Festival....E. DeLamater (Selection of Christmas Songs) The Little Rhapsody in Mue ........................George Gershwin MASS BAND PROGRAM National Emblem, March ..............E. E. Bagley His Honor. March..Henry Fillmore Men of Ohio. March..Henry Fillmore El Capitan, March........John Phillip Sousa Stars and Stripes Forever. March.......John Phillip Sousa Many Parties Planned In Future by F. H. A. In the Future Homemakers of America class plans are being made for a Christmas party. The girls on the Christmas party com- mittee are Betty Miller. Wilma Clements. Barbara Parr, and Cor- ene Newland. They are also going to have a party on January 25 and the girls on the committee are Phyllis Jop- pie. Phyllis Clapper. Barbara Boyd. Nancy Kerekes. Norma Fox and Corene Newland. The Future Homemakers of America are planning on sponsoring a dance on January 25 after the Grand Ledge game. The girls on the dance committee are as fol- lows: Melody Hussey. Killeii Tan- ner. Mary Greeu. and Shirley Hicks Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member Est 1921) USSOG ORANGE BLACK What’s in the Name M is for mistletoe, that hangs in the hall. E is for the evergreen, the tree so hold and tall. R is for the ribbons, that trim the gifts for all. R is for ringing of the bells, that tell of Love. Y is for the youthful spirit from above. Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ................................Don Hice Managing Editor ............Jeanette Martens Sports Editor ..................Joan Parker Alumni Editor ....................June l erch Exchange Editor ...............Portia Craven Editor-inChief .................Joyce Taylor Business Manager .......................Keith Frey Circulation Manager ............Susan Stucky Advertising Manager ............Cleone Smith Ass’t Advertising Manager ......Norma Parent Faculty Adviser ..............Winifred Wells Reporters ......Dixie Lee Aid. Anna Aseltine. Shirley Briggs. Ronald Brown. Marian Cheney. Joyce Denison. Bonnie Durbin. Carolyn Field. Lila Larsen. Harold Marsh. Elaine Mohre. Mary Sanders. Earlene Wells. A Christmas Gift Yes, it does seem like a long time since there has been peace at Christmas time. Peace is our Christmas gift. The Lord gave to the world everything that He had. although His possessions included neither money nor prop- erty. His gift was spiritual. His thoughts only of the people He had come to save. Giving brings happiness into the world, and as God gave the Prince of Peace to us. thus did He cover the world with a veil of goodness and love, and spiritual happiness. Buy Bigger Victory Bonds The war is over. Now we can cash our bonds and buy the things we have l een wanting. The government doesn't need our money, or does it? The war is not over yet. and the govern- ment does need our money. All our dis- charged soldiers must be brought home: the wounded who have sacrificed so much must be cared for. Those boys who gave up their education to help our country must be given a chance to go on with it. The occupational forces must lie financed and this is a tremen- dous expense. Yes. the government does need our money very much. The Seventh or Victory Loan Drive should be the biggest one yet. but so far it hits been the smallest. Let’s get busy and help get our country back to a peaceful basis. Mr. Pry Doesn’t Work Here Anymore Gossip, gossip! “Promise you won’t tell?” “It can’t possibly be true!” “I don’t believe it! 'Well, maybe. I must tell Dot.” People say hey resent this, but yet they run from person to person spreading their latest news and so- called gossipal.” Master Paul Pry. Esq. is not a member of our staff. And that’s a fact. If you have never met this sir. you are very fortunate Indeed. This character will spend all his time rumntag ing through your past, present, and future (if C is for the candles, lighting faces all. H is for the holly hung upon the wall. R is for rejoicing in a Christ that came this way. I is for the Infant and the manger where He lay. S is for the shepherds who watched above their flocks. T is for the toys, for dolls and bikes and blocks. M is for the manger, the place of Jesus’ birth. A is for the angels singing Peace on Earth. S is for the Savior who showed what life is w'orth. Santa’s Round Trip Ticket? As usual Santa is preparing his annual visit to all the good little lM� ys and girls. He has his toys all packed and his trip plan- ned. Will you be one of these lucky kiddies who will have their stockings stuffed? As Santa's secretary I have been reading letters to Santa Cluas and here are some requests from various students of C. H. S. Jeanette Martens—One good night’s sleep. Mrs. Iauch—A nice quiet library, (for a • hange.) Mary Webb—A MAN! ! ! Bruce Greenshields—A car on a dark night. 'He can manage the rest.) Joyce Taylor—A jeep so she and Bob can have lots of fresh air. (Ah. this fresh air! !) Maxine Pratt—Van Johnson. (Who does- n’t ? ?) Lila I arsen—Ambition. Miss Holmes—Students that get their les- sons. PLEASE! ! Mrs. Lipsey—Enough money for a good senior trip. Sammy Spagnuolo—A girl in my stocking Christmas morning. Maxine Dobbratz—A little fond affection (Don’t we all?) Maynard Backofen—A certain little brunette Olivetian. (Hmm. up to his old tricks again.) Wilene Haun—Wants a sleeping teddy bear from Santa. Harold Wright would be very pleased with a nice soft panda. Charlotte High Cinema INCENDIARY BLOND: Janice Granstrom. KISS AND TELL: Mary Sanders. AND THEN THERE WERE NONE: Dates. DUFFY’S TAVERN: Brunos. SPELLBOUND: Freshmen. VALLEY OF DECISION: Wayne Holmes. THRILL OF A ROMANCE: Harold Marsh and Phyllis Goodrich. BETWEEN TWO WOMEN: Don Moore TILL WE MEET AGAIN: Maxine Dobbratz. Neil Cochran. HONEYMOON AHEAD: June Lerch. HOLLYWOOD AND VINE: Cochran and Lo- vett. OUR HEARTS WERE YOUNG AND GAY: Seventh and eighth grades. RHYTHM ROUNDUP: School Dances. THE MASTER RACE: Seniors. you have one.) He thrives on jtour private af- fairs. And then, when you see that next issue, all the scandal and that big secret comes out in the wash. Never even give Master Paul a chance because he defies all laws of nature—he makes something of nothing. Seriously though, we feel that the common gossip spreads around all right by itself. Gos- sip only causes ill feeling and embarrassment. Do not misunderstand: jokes and teasing or something based on facts are permissible, but gossip as you know, is usually just a stretched- out story at heart. Gertie has plenty of good help in the ofTice. Is this a new style girls? Pin curls? (Look at those ears). Do You Believe in Santa Claus? Oh. that man Santa! Huhba! Huhba! He’s that great big. fat. jolly man who diets every Christmas to climb down your chimney. He brings you all the dollies and toys you want, and always fills your stocking full of candy. He's really a wonderful man. (Hope my daddy reads this.) While I was running around loose the other day. I stopped different characters around school to see if they believed in Santa Ray- mond Radce says Sure do—he always brings me something. Maybe 1 have to go out and look for it. but then—. The only response I received from Carolyn Field was I like Santa 'cause he has a great big. fat. stomach that rocks and rolls like my daddy's does when I sit on his lap.” Hilding Krusell says. Ah yes. then real dreamy and star-eyed he said. Grimly gave me an A in physics. Who wouldn’t believe in Santa with something like that happening. (Especially when you can't unders.and why.) Sallie Hale attracted my attention with that very devilish look in her eyes. Her response was What do you think I wash my stockings for on Christmas eve? Ah. yes. Sallie has the right idea because she doesn't want to scare Santa away. At last, we come to Miss Wells. When she was an itty bitty girl she hung up her stocking on Christ- mas Eve. but Santa didn't diet in those days, because she iound the front door open and her stocking filled! Joyce Denison replied to my in- uiring question. I believe in Santa and I like him very much because he saves me lots of work dry cleaning our chimney.” When I asked me if I 'oelieved in Santa. I told me the reason I did w'as that if my daddy thinks I believe in Santa Claus, he’ll buy me more things 1 want because he won’t want to destroy my Christmas belief and faith n Santa. On the Q.T. though. It also is a help to believe in Santa because Santa buys all ihe presents and he saves me lots of money. Teachers Give Their View On Ideal Xmas Gifts What is your ideal Christmas gift? Miss Tafree says a trip to California for six months. (Ah. that weather.) Mrs. Kiplinger says, although it isn’t prac- tical. she would like a pipe organ in her home. Mr. Muma’s is a $64.00 pen and pencil set. Miss Wells would like a new Buick. (What's wrong with the one she has now?) Mrs. Taylor considers the ideal gift to be something useful, durable and suited to the person to whom it is given. Mr. Amaden's is a Victory Bond. Miss Holmes would like a nice new conver- tible. Mrs. Iauch considers an ideal Christmas gift something one gives out of the abundance of his heart and not to pay back for a last year’s gift: one designed and made If possible by the giver, especially for the one to receive it. Letters to Santa Dear Mr. Santa: Please bring us each a gold plated identifica- tion bracelet with our names on so people can tell us apart. We hope you can do this because this way it is awfully confusing. Also an Esquire magazine, as we are big boys now. Sincerely. Don Eric Furu. Dear Santa Claus: Because of recent happenings I feel that I need one dozen life insurance policies. This is all I ask except that I could use a little more co-operation from the girls on the bus. Bill Casey. Mr. Santa Claus North Pole Pear Sir: As librarian of Charlotte high school. I would like you to bring me for Christmas about 300 starves which 1 can use in the lil.rary to have less noise. I would be eternally grateful if you could bring me these. Respectfully yours. Mrs. Iauch. ORANGE A BLACK Merry Christmas It's Christmas time, and you're wisued the happiest holiday you've ever had. The Orange Black Staff. Life s Little Temptations Joanne Willard has been tempted to roller- skate through study hall when it's very quiet. (Wonder when that would he?) To go to South Carolina has been a tempta- tion of Phil Rur8ley 8. (Why would that be?) Jack Smith might be rather startled if Dick Uren satisfied his temptation to put a tack in Jack's chair. Phyllis Smallwood has often been tempted to skip school. (Nothing like a vacation.) Ah. to sleep on a Monday morning is a temptation of Mr. Blight's. (Do you suppose he was out late the night before?) These physic's exams! Betty Lou Wilcox is tempted to vanish on such days. Joan David has been tempted to use a sling shot on the football team when they go into a huddle. Joan Wenzel's temptation is to put street lights in the park. (Is she kidding?) Eileen Pundik has been tempted to slide down the banisters. (Don't fall off.) To take a different girl out every night is Clifford Shults' temptation. (Hope you can take it. Slats.) Miss Del Favero is tempted to say boo to one of her ninth graders w’ho listens so intently when she is explaining something in cluss. (Now. who could that be?) Milford Mason is tempted to take over Miss Del Favero's Latin II class. New Year s Resolutions Oops, darn it. I violated one of my New Year’s Resolutions. Who can this be? Could it possibly be one of the following characters??? Rosemary Raines resolves to return her re- port card at least two weeks after receiving it. Caroll Mohre resolves to make only one date for each evening. Jon Briggs and Charles Dowker resolve never to take any more football souvenirs. Dixie Aid resolves never to have another birthday party. Familiar Sights Chewing gum. Groups around drinking fountains. Students roaming the halls during classes. Certain students rushing in late. Phyllis Hicks doing something silly, such as falling in front of Mr. Muraa. High school society at Bruno's every night. The mad rush for the front door approxi- mately two minutes after sixth hour. Do You Like to Dance? Then don't forget the annual Job's Daughter’s “Snow Ball” on Thursday evening. December 27th. Music will be furnished by Rudy Vogelrueter and his orchestra. Tickets are on sale now by members of Job’s Daughters. adv. Jingle, Jingle! It’s Christmas; Have You Been Good Kids? Here it is Christmas time again and Santa Claus and his helpers (didn’t know I was one of (hem. did you?) are preparing for their annual trek around the globe. Among the many calls in North America we plan to visit a small town in Michigan called Charlotte. Santa tells me there is a body of students in the high school there, divided into four groups. There are the grassy fresh- men. the brassy sophomores, the sassy juniors, and of course, the dignified, intelligent, and authorized seniors (I wonder who wrote this?) Of course we ail know what the freshmen want for Christmas. Just a wee bit of that senior dignity, and the sophomores. (I’ll have to guess this one.) some of the senior intelli- gence. Oh. yes! The juniors practically beg for the right and authority of the seniors, (maybe next year.) And of course the seniors (betcha know what’s coming) all want enough money in the treasury for a wonderful senior trip. 1 also see on Santa’s list the names of several of the teachers of C. H. S., who are rather des- perate. Mr. Muma wants Santa to bring every tardy student an alarm clock; Mr. Grindall needs a few more students like Wacky Wey- mouth; Miss Wells would appreciate a better journalism class; Coach Gobel asks for a basketball team with Albert Foster’s height and Boh Mohre’s ability. Mr. Powell desires a cor- net section with some volume. (PLEASE! !) Well. well, a special request has just arrived lrom Dick Derby. It seems he has lost his paper doll and would like very much to have a new one. (This needs looking into.) So as a special favor to the students and faculty of C. H. S.. I’ll put in an extra plug and see if Santa can't help you out. Now be good. Santa's Little Helper. What They Like Best Portia Craven—The country. Martha Rochester—Lansing. Donna Scovill—“Mertitroy and Earl South- worth's Thursday night parties. Beverly Chamberlain—Hastings. Wacky Weymouth—Trips to Potterville. Mary Jean Krusell—Ion Tharp’s reliability. Maxine Dillin—Riding around in Bob Casler’s car. Joan David-Good food. Nancy Kerekes—Running out of gas. Page 3 Under the Mistletoe When the mistletoe goes up there will l e 0 great stampede. Here are a few who will be the first to reach it. Yvonne Hill—Fred Brown Jackie Hale—Lloyd Braithwaite Mary Webb—John Ixmcks Sue Hale—Gerald Clark Mary Ellen Moore—William Casey Barbara McKeag—Gaylord Yund Sue Stucky—Ray Archer Joan Willard—Bob Mohre Mary Sanders—Vern Gresso Phyllis Goodrich—Harold Marsh Barbara Davis—Glenn Whitinger Heres’ hoping that these gruesome two-somes let others have a chance to take advantage of the mistletoe too! Most Outstanding Christmas Tom Martin—The time I got a bright red bicycle. Billy Day—I guess when I got my first real gun. (It was a 22). Yvonne Thuma—When I was three years old and won a dolly by guessing the number of beans in a Jar. Carolyn Fields—A spanking for breaking all the Christmas bulbs. (More fun!) Cliff Arehart—My first one. Donna Lou Livingston—When I thought there was a Santa Claus. (I was just a kid then.) Chuck Weaver—Dad wore my gun out before 1 got it. Lucille Wilmore—When I found out Santa was my pop. (Can’t fool me now.) Can You Imagine? C.H.S. lads without their wolf-call? Barb Davis without make-up? Seniors acting their age? Mrs. Kiplinger without her expressions? Having assemblies once again? Students coming to school to learn some- thing? Fran. Norma and Phyllis separated? Girls not wearing long shirts? Students keeping their lockers clean? A report card with all A s? Seniors not talking about their trip? Billy McKeag a six-footer? Mrs. lauch fulfilling her ambition of sliding down the third floor banister? When your hair looks like a mop, And you’re so tired you could drop Just telephone to 228 To see about a shampoo date. im. lTII VAITI : SHOP Merry Christmas JAY SANDWICH SHOP Charlotte Mich. EARL J. LAVENGOOD Proprietor Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Charlotte Wins Opener Over Hastings Saxons Last Friday night. December 7, the Oriole basketball squad opened its 45-’46 season by defeating Hast- ings 42 to 22. The line up was as follows: Hastings Position Charlotte Hinman F B. Mohre Branch F D. Moore Wilson C M. Mason Feldspausch G D. Derby Hanker G W. Holmes Substitutes: White Johansen. Foster. Weaver. Rice. The scoring record was evenly divided among four of the five starting at the beginning of the game. The score for the quarters was as follows: Charlotte Hastings First quarter ..... 14 4 Second quarter..... 10 4 Third quarter ..... 10 9 Fourth quarter .... 8 5 Total ........... 42 22 The second team was also vic- torious by a 42-35 score. The Charlotte players were D. Rosen- brook. R. Santee. P. Kardel. C. Lindblom. and R. Radee. Substi- tutions were B. Brown. N. Zim- merlee. and C. Friar. SMITH - OSBURN Merry Christmas To All Hazel Smith - Amy Osburn Phone 502 217 S. Cochran Moore, Krusell, Kardel On All-Conference Team Three Charlotte football play- ers have been put on the All-con- i ference teams. First team place ; ments were full back. Don Moore: guard. H tiding Krusell; and se- cond team, tackle. Peter Kardel. Those who received honorable mention were Doug White. Tom Martin and Richard Derby. Moore, with his 200 pounds. pos- I sesses courage, power and endur- ance; Krusell is a steady and de- pendable guard; while Kardel though only a sophomore has strength, build and weight. The conference representatives met at Everett high school. Coach- es Gobel and Grindall attended this meeting. Oriole Feathers Who is it that Pete Kardel and Don Johansen razz Radee about? John Beverly times it pretty well. He always manages to get around just in time for exercises. Why is it Doug Mulholiam. likes his girl from Eaton Rapids? Could it be her glasses? ? ! ! Who is it that gets flipped in third hour physical fitness? CHRISTMAS GIFTS Rings • Bracelets - Necklaces Compacts and other Jewelry See W. E. WRIGHT Girls Athletic Group Formed Bowling, Volleyball, Baseball, Basketball to be Headed By Miss Smith Early in the school year the Girl's Athletic Association was formed. It was organized for the benefit of all girls from the sev- enth grade through the twelfth. The purpose of this organization was to give all girls the privileges ol participating in any particular sport in which they were interes- ted. Various sports, such as bowl- ing. volleyball, basketball, and baseball were chosen to be carried on throughout the year. At pres- ent bowling and volleyball are the two sports offered. This club was organized by Miss Smith, girl's gym instructor, who is directing the sports. She works with the girls to help teach them. Teams will be credited for their percentge of games won and the losing teams will sponsor parties for the winning. In bowling Pat Dean leads with a score of 133. Shirley Pittenger and Betty Shoemaker tie for the second with scores of 129. Bonnie ebb with 123 and Melody Hussey and Velma Thuma match for fourth with a score of 122. Jane Papoi. Eunice Jones, and Delores Willard follow with scores of 116, 109. 104 respectively. All girls have Howell to be Tough Game; Ionia New Opponent Three of the basketball games coming up for this season are with Grand Ledge. December 18; Howell. December 21; and Ionia. January 8. This year Grand Ledge has three of its last year regular play- ers returning. They are Vander- steln. Teman. and Harley. The game will be played there. Coach Gobel says that Howell is 1 likely to prove a pretty tough op- ponent and the game should be very interesting. The game is to l c played here. Howell also has three of its players from'last year returning. They are Cook. Carroll, and Bennett. This season because of conflicts. Charlotte will play Ionia instead of Lakeview. This non-capital cir- cuit event will be played there. Junior High Has Game The junior high will have their first basketball game with Grand Ledge. December. 17 after school. Mr. Amaden. coach for the Junior high, stated that thirty-five boys turned out for practice, but the team for the game has not yet been chosen. He will plan for some other games later this year. Wayne Terwilliger. '4?. is home on furlough after three years in the service. shown advancement with each practice. Friday. December 14. the G. A. A. Will sponsor a dance. PRAY CO. CHRISTMAS GREETINGS HE ST WISHES lialon I «unify Sheriff's DELUXE CLEANING Costs no more than the ordinary way Fielder’s Deluxe Cleaners Greetings from BRADEN'S AUTO SERVICE Greetings from Betty’s Beauty Shop Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Sf nst n's Hrwlinijs a Home llairv Every ImmmI Wish %■ for riiriKfimiK I liror llonalil lliirklioari New Year and Christmas GREETINGS —FROM— COLBORN-FULTON LUMBER CO. Compliments from (P ickaJitilA STORE Charlotte, Michigan ORANGE A BLACK Stars Have Discharges Boys That Made lTp Winning Teams Are Now Coming Home From Service Now I he war Is over, and Rome of the old faces that used to be seen on the football and basket- ball teams are visible again. The boys who have been lucky to have the points they needed to get their discharge from the Armed Forces, are home for the first peace time Christmas since the war began. There are still a lot of fellows who have gone, and have not re- .timed as yet. because of not having all the points needed to re- ceive their discharges. The follow- ing list is a group of boys who have returned, and received their discharges, who played in some sport in the years that they at- tended Charlotte high school: Lyle Kane—football, buskethall. track; George Collins—football, basket- ball. baseball, track; James Grier —football; Carroll Jones—foot- ball; Clarence Squibb—basketball, baseball; Wendell Dickinson— baseball; Lawrence Hammond— football; Charles Briggs—football; Charles Bush—football; Macklin Mayhew—football; Homer Braden —track; George Willard—football; Burleigh Wellman—football; Bob Ladd—football, basketball, base- ball; Kldred Toutant—football, basketball, track; Iceland Wendel —football, basketball. baseball; George McDonald—football, bas- ketball. track; Jack Mate—foot- ball. basketball, baseball; Elwood Martin—track; Gale Cheney— football, basketball, track; Harold Cheney—track. Everett! Here We Come! Friday. December 14. the Char- lotte basketball team will play its first conference game with the Everett five on the Orioles’ home court. The schools in the confer- ence are Grand I edge, Everett. Howell, and Eaton Rapids. Be- sides Hastings, Charlotte will play an outconference game with Ionia. Everett has all five letter men back this year in Lardie, Bullion. Cosgrove. Cook and Bokovoy. Coach Gobel reports this will be a hard, fast game. The Orioles' line up will prob- ably be: M. Mason, center; D. Moore, forward; B. Mohre. for- ward; W. Holmes, guard; R. Der- by. guard. Second team game starts at seven, and first team game at eight o’clock. Christmas Card Sales Rise As Seniors End Campaign Excellent progress has been made on the senior class card sales. Because all of the advisory group leaders have not yet made final reports, definite figures are not available. Mrs. Lipsey states that cards will be on sale until Christmas or at least until all cards are sold. Everyday cards may be sold after the Christmas season. The goal is two thousand dol- lars. If each member of the class sells twenty-two boxes, it will be reached. Christmas Greetings FROM Kutsche’S ICE SKATES SHARPENED Hollow Grind Process DON’T MISS — BUY BICYCLES REPAIRED The SEA BATTLE TOY YATES HARDWARE A play toy with thrill. Many other toys that please little ones Eaton County FURNITURE and APPLIANCES Savings Bank TRADING POST MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR GAMBLE STORE GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE XMAS TREES ★ ★ ★ FIRESTONE ACCESSORIES TIRES - TUBES - BATTERIES Varied Activities Mark Work in Regular Classes Mrs. Wildern’8 seventh grade stu- dents are now dramatizing Dick- ens Christmas Carol.’’ Her art classes have been making posters for Michigan Home and Family Week. Miss TafTee’8 home economics girls have also worked on the pos- ter making plan. The posters have been displayed in windows down town as tribute to Michigan Home and Family Week. Miss Holmes' second year typ- ing class has been typing mimeo graphs. They find their work very interesting. Mr. Powell is now offering a new department in the field of mu- sic in Charlotte high school. Any- one interested in violin, viola, cello, string base and also bass horn, see Mr. Powell now. The eleventh grade speech class has been putting on pantomimes. These are for co-ordination and ac- curacy of detail. Most of these pantomimes were the students' original ideas. Some told of burning holes in clothes with flat irons, washing their hair all kinds of tire and car trouble. Compliments of COLLINS Drug Store Unlucky For Spots BERGERON Cleaning Service TOM BERGERON. Prop. 118 W. Lawrence Charlotte, Mich. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Ye ar from MURL and IRENE Page B It’s Milk for Him While hurrying down the hall vainly trying to get to class on time, who should I meet but Bob Mohre. Bob. who has won letters in football, basketball, track, and cross country, is one of Charlotte high's top athletes. Many think Bob is rather shy. but they soon find how wrong they are once they get acquainted with him. Of course, we know all athletes like tc eat. so we asked Bob to give us his favorite food; here It is: milk, mashed potatoes, gravy, and biscuits and chicken. Well, after that report who wouldn't agree? When asked what he thought school would be like without sports, he replied. “It seems to me there would'nt be very many school activities to look forward to. In fact I don’t think very many students would continue their studies, and besides that, basket- ball boys would have to have exer- cises in physical fitness every day aud all hour too. baby tending, disgust, fixing fuse boxes, and a little was learned on how students act in class. Miss Wesche reports there were some very good ones and she hopes the students enjoyed these panto- mimes as much as she did. Best Wishes Young’s Jewelry Shop GIFTS THAT LAST Phone 637 Expert Repairing ! HICKOK BAR-H BILLFOLDS Authentic tooled Western designs • � • Bar-H is the brand of smartness in billfolds. SO 50 $C Z. and J Harold E. Smith Page 6 ORANGE BLACK New Biographical Diction- ary Added to Library Webster’s Biographical Diction- ary has been added to the library. It contains 40.000 concise biogra- phies of noted men and women of all countries, historical and con- temporary. from every field of human activity along with the cor- rect pronunciations, not only of names but also titles of rank and in many instances for the place names from which such titles de- rive. The names of prominent people in sports, motion pictures, the contemporary theater, and in the mdio are so numerous that only the information most likely to be sought is printed in this diction- ary. In this way space has been obtained to provide for longer en- tries for persons whose lives or works contain many details of more value. This biographical dictionary should be of much value in getting main facts on prominent people in history when there are no books on them. Carl Rochester Jr., ’39, has re- cently been discharged from the Army Air Corps. Christmas Candles BRETZ DRAPERY SHOP CHENEY FUNERAL HOME A. C. Cheney Gordon Cheney Phone 331 Foolighteers to Participate In Glee Club Cantata On November 27. the Foot light • eers held a meeting during which I they decided to order five plays. A number of plays were discussed and the best chosen for their work. ; The group also talked about the glee club's Christmas cantata in which they are going to partici- pate. After the business meeting, there was a program consisting of each member giving p mimes, subjects for which were j handed to them on slips of paper. These pantomimes emphasized facial expressions and the use of j the feet in creating characters. Alumni News Gladys Field. '45. is now work- ing in Phoenix. Arizona in a Bos- ton store. Before going west she worked at the Morrison air field in West Palm Beach. Florida for a year and a half. Richard Beechler, '45. and Vern- on Gre8So. '45. have received their letters in football from Albion College. MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM YUND’S MARKET MERRY XMAS From JERROLD’S STORE To the Faculty and Student Body of C. H. S. SEASON’S GREETINGS BAUM’S STANDARD SERVICE It’s Refreshing to Refresh Yourself AT DURBIN S REXALL DRUG STORE If If If If If If If If Season’s Greetings I Do Your Christmas Shopping Early 3 Stop in and see Our Fine Selections of Gifts jfc R STORE I __________e Book Workers Vary Activities Back row—Mrs. lauch, E. Welles. B. Rodeman. M. Farrier. D. Scovill, L. Larsen. W. Haun. N. Parent. L. Crettenden. Second row—M. Wilmore. B. Boyd. E. Pundik, J. Martens, V. Parr. L. Wilmore. P. Craven. B. Pierce. J. Parsons. E. Mohre. M. J. Webb. M. Curry, M. Baker. White Elephants Find Way To Librarian Xmas Party At the home of the school li- brarian. Mrs. lauch. the library club enjoyed a Christmas party, last night. Instead of exchanging gilts, a white elephant party was given at which all the members brought some article for which they no longer had use. The girls piled the gifts in the midle of the room and formed a circle around Merry Christmas and Happy New Year MAIN SWEET SHOP Bruno Spagnuolo Roseacre Come and get ’em CORSAGES that are right for Job’s Daughters Phone 266 WRIGHT RADIO SHOP 120% C. Main - Phone 288 Charlotte. Michigan Harmonicas - Tonettes Sheet Music Records it. When the music stopped, the librarians rushed to get some ar- tical from the pile. Games were played and refresh- ments were served. All the librarians had a wonder- ful time and are planning more parties In the future. Norma Tanner. '45. and Dan Fuller. '45. were married Novem- ber 26. Compliments of Community Laundry LIBERTY Of Sweets PETER COLIZZI, Prop. HOME MADE CANDIES Complete Line of MIXED NUTS HOME MADE ICE CREAM HOT CHOCOLATE MERRY CHRISTMAS HAPPY NEW YEAR ORANGE BLACK Page 7 Service Honor Roll Tells Varied Stories 401 Boys and Girls Serving in the Armed Forces Many students have often no- tired the Honor Roll on the first floor but how many have stopped to ask Just how many boys and Kills are or were serving the arm- ed forces? This article is to explain some interesting facts that may never have been noticed before. There are 401 boys and girls serv- ing In the armed forces who have graduated from Charlote high school. The class with the high est number of alumni serving was 1939 with a total of 42. From 1939 to 1942 the alumni taken into service was very close. The num- bers are as follows: 42. 40. 41, and 39 respectively. From 1918 one man was called to duty, while from 1945 there are seventeen so far. Several have brothers serving but the highest number accounted for so far is the Cheney boys, Gail '38. Gordon. '40. William '36, and Harold '45. Families with three l oys serving are; Sherman. Jerry ’44. John ’38. and Phillip 41; Sparks, Don '33. Robert '39. and Russell '35: Mayhew. George '36 Harold '41. and Marklin M; Wil more. Cleland 39. Norman ’41. and Max ‘44. From the total number of boys and girls serving there are sev- enteen gold stars represented on the Honor Roll. News Contest Feature Of National Book Week During National Book Week, the library completed some important projects. The outstanding event was the news contest. It was sponsor- ed for the first time by Mrs. Iauch. The contest was based on material billed on the bulletin boards and the display tables. Mi b. Iauch stat- ed her purpose in sponsoring a contest was to acquaint the students with educational material offered on the bulletin boards and display tables. The winner. Jimmy. Frazier, will be awarded and appropriate magazine subscription. Mrs. Iauch also instructed a group of grade school librarians for over an hour. Powers Behind the Broom Keep Things Rolling Do we ever stop to think who opens and shuts the doors of the high school each morning and night, who makes sure everything is in order for the football and bas- ketball games? Who opens the school when anything is going on such as dances, meetings and so on? Who builds the fires, mops and sweeps the floors. washes win- dows. puts the lights up for the dances and many other things? These people are no other than Harley Coplin and Carl Bengson. Harry Curran. '44. has recently been home on a furlough. What Goes In Chemistry Chemistry is a subject that everyone comes in contact with every day. Everything any one associates with has some connec- tion with the sciences. In chemistry, the students work with many of the common things of every day life. They take substan- ces apart, find out what they are made of and mix them with other things. Laboratory work proves very in- teresting (especially some of the odors developed I. The students work in pairs and proceed at their own rate. So many don’t real- ize just what one does in a chem- istry class. They think they work with many unusual materials while really they don’t. Each per- son has a locker equipped with the utensils he is to use throughout the year. Chemistry is not all laboratory work. There is class discus- sion w'here the instructor explains things that have been bothering pupils. This disscusion is also to check the experimental work so that the student will not learn something wrong. Journalism Class Enters National Contest The journalism cltss of Charlotte high school, entered the Quill and Scroll contest sponsored by that national high school journalistic organization. All members of the class competed. The editorial on What Thanksgiving Means writ- ten by Joyce Taylor was the one chosen. They also had a current event quiz on the atomic bomb. Mary San ders was the winner of that con- test. If a student pays attention in class, and works seriously on his laboratory work, he will find that there will be little outside study- ing. Chemistry has proved to be very entertaining at times. When working in the lab., you are with- out restrictions. This helps very much to break the monotony of other classes. Often times, too. one will be working on an experiment and some out-of-the-ordinary thing will happen. Maybe one is work- ing with hydrogen and then comes a pop like some one getting shot. Ah well, it’s just chemistry and Mr. Huston who makes the class leal interesting. SESSIONS VARIETY STORE CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN “JUST A LITTLE MORE FOR JUST A LITTLE LESS’ BEST WISHES... Holiday Greetings Thanking You MUNGER HARDWARE FROM For Your Patronage Mac s Drug Store and Stocked full of Christmas Wishing You The VOMBERG CO. Gifts A Merry Christmas McNAMARA The Home of Hart, Schaffner Marx Clothes DRUG STORE Ferndale Greenhouse SAY...... MERRY CHRISTMAS with a VICTORY BOND A gift that increases its message of Good Cheer. Give Victory Bonds this Christmas for your coun- try’s sake, for the sake of all our gallant fighting men, and for the future of those you hold dear. IHJtATIMh lOi: 4 0,. Printers l nl� li h«� r� of Chariotle K«k|� iil� liraii-Tril� mio GROCERIES We furnish your table MEATS COMPLETE Buy Your Christmas Footwear of FRED MURRAY CO. FRUITS VEGETABLES PORTER’S MARKET Page 8 ORANGE BLACK Band Students Attend Camp at Interlochen Tell of Daily Experiences During Two Weeks of Rehearsal Perhaps most of you know that three senior band members enjoy- ed the privilege of spending two weeks at Interlochen. the National Music Camp near Traverse City, last summer. These three. Jac- quelyn Yund. Martha LeVan, and John Steward, were sent as repre- sentatives. in part, by funds receiv- ed from last year’s Hand Bounce. They attended the All-State Hand Clinic held from July 9 to 22. This clinic is composed of music stud- ents from Michigan only, and is held every year. Interlochen is so named because it is built around two lakes. Its name is derived from the Latin and Scots words, meaning “between two lakes.” Compliments of SILVER SYSTEM On one lake, the girls' camp is founded. There are three cabins in the woods, each hous- ing twenty girls. The boys' camp is situated on the other lake, about one-quarter of a mile away, with the same accommodations as the girls' camp. These cabins are pro- vided for the campers spending only two week periods at the camp. The schedule for the day consist- ed of one hour of sectional re- hearsal. and two hours of full band rehearsal in the morning with a free period between. Following lunch was a period of free and or- ganized recreation, followed by two hours of full band rehearsal. The full band rehearsals were held in the “Bowl.'' This was a natural out- door amphitheater at the edge of one of the lakes, with the back to- wards the lake. There were regular chairs in the Bowl”, in which the students sat. For individual practice, the clinic campers practiced out-of-doors, while the national camp- ers. who stayed all summer, each had small, individual, stone prac- tice houses. Most of the buildings were built of stone, because it is LYND’S GROCERY VEGETABLES CANDY and NUTS MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM FIRST NATIONAL BANK SHELDEN LUMBER CO. more sound proof than frame buildings. In addition to the sectional and full band rehearsals each student was given four, half-hour private lessons. These were given by the sectional directors. During their slay, several parties were held, some in the form of dunces, and some as beach parties. Every evening, otherwise, a musical program of some sort was held. In addition, a tea was given for the All-State clinic participants at the stone cottage of Dr. Maddy. the founder of the National Music Camp. Dr. Maddy’s cottage was built for him and presented to him by the camp. Among the directors at Inter- lochen last summer was Mr. Dale Harris, of Pontiac. Mr. Walter Welke. of Wash- ington State, and Dr. Joseph Maddy. Mr. Will- iam Revelli was the guest conductor for the session. On each Saturday spent there. Jacquelyn. Martha, and John had the privilege of playing with the All-State band at their regular broadcast over WKAR. at East Lans- ing. Among the selections played was “Northern Pines. This piece was written by John Phillip Sousa while visiting the camp and dedicated to Interlochen. Jacquelyn. Martha, and John all stated that going to Interlochen was a fine and very worth-while ex- perience. and that if it is possible they intend to attend next year. Also going to Interlochen should be the goal of every band member and school musician. . A girl’s sextette, consisting o' six girls taken from the glee club, sang November 6 at the North Side Mothers' club. The girls were. Barbara Lewellyn. Jean Leach. Ella Beth McClintock. Mary Green. Mar- garet McNaintra and Donna Liv- ingston. Wishing You a Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year BRACY’S GULF SERVICE HOLIDAY GREETINGS from EATON PARTS ACCESSORIES AL BILL GREETINGS TO THE CHARLOTTE HIGH STUDENTS PAULINE’S BEAUTY SHOP LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS — FUEL ★ ★ ★ HOLIDAY GREETINGS GIVE... Hons � Sli|i|i � rs FOR CHRISTMAS ( hencirds ] l-|(pES jor !Ke entire jomilij 114 S. COCHRAN ST. CHARLOTTE. MICH. Christmas HANDKERCHIEFS Some especially lovely importations from Switzerland in petitpoint embroidery, appliques and gorgeous prints at $100, $129 $139 Other Handkerchiefs at 39c to 79c FRED A. RICHEY CO. EXAMS VOLUME 20 ORANGE BLACK __________ “THE CHARHIAN” CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN. THURSDAY. JANUARY 10. 1946 MORE EXAMS ISSUE 6 Band Makes Future Plans For Year Students Are Urged To Play in Band Next Sem. The band gave a very successful concert on December 13. It showed a great deal of Improvement and l: seems to Ik developing the spir- it'' that it lakes to make any or- ganization work at its best. The concert was not a contest to see whether Charlotte or Eaton Rap- ids had the better hand, but was given in order that the students could get together and enjoy them- selves for an evening of high class entertainment and show the par- ents and students what they're doing. There were many things to be desired in the concert, but all in all. It was their best effort and as they go along it will improve more and more with new members, new instruments, and new enthusiasm. On January 29. the band will go to Eaton Rapids for a joint con- cert which it is hoped will be as successful as the one here at Char- lotte. Many things are planned this year, more concerts, the festival at Olivet, state solo and ensemble contests, concert and marching band contest at East Lansing, etc. Three members of the baud. Martha LaVan. Jacquelyn Yund. and John Steward, have been chosen to play in the All State Band in February at Ann Arbor. They will play selected contest music for the instrumental teachers of the state under the direction of such men as Guy Frasier Hornison. director, of Rochester, New York. Every member of a band must work hard all the time, learning new music, helping other players, learning more about the funda mentals of a good playing organ- ization such as tone, balance, in- tonation. time, discipline, and (Continued on page 4) Examination Schedule Monday and Tuesday, classes meet as usual on January 14 and 15. Wednesday examination. Jan- uary 16. First hour class 8:55-10:25. Second hour class 10:30-12:00. Third hour class 1:15-2:45. Thursday examination Janu- ary 17. Fourth hour class S:55-10:25. Fifth hour class 10:30-12:00. Sixth hour class 1:15-2:45. Students must remain during the full examination period. Students are not to be in the halls during examination time. Students desiring to stay in the building should report to the library. Buy your blue books at the book store before Wednesday. Governing Body Speaks Back row—Mrs. Weymouth. B. Heater. C. Mauney. D. Michel. H. Mayhew. C. Yund. C. ShuKs. B Brown. C. Lindblom, Mr. Muma. Front row—B Montgomery. R. Garvey. P. Smallwood. W. Holmes. S. Stucky. D. Brown. D. D ckinson. Student Council Starts Many New Activities Representatives of the Council Report to English Classes Recently the student council has devised methods by which to de- velop more interest In it among the student body. After each regu lar meeting there will be a report of action taken at each meeting given in all the Flnglish classes by one of the representatives. At this time anyone may make suggestions or ask questions and the repre- sentative will bring up the sugges- tions at the next meeting, and answer the questions. News of the student council can always be found in the Orange and Black. It Ik hoped that In this way the stud- ents will realize that the council operates for their benefit and that it can do and does more for the school than simply holding a meet- ing at an appointed time. Home talent assemblies are be- ing planned. The student council may sponsor the first one in order that the classes and clubs can get started. A public address system which is to be installed In the girls’ gym was approved by the council. Funds for this will come from the recreation fund. A dance sponsored by the council was the first one held at which the new lighting system was used. The council voted to give the past accumulation of lost and found ar- ticles to the Salvation Army to use in their work. Repairs are going to be made on the juke box so that a good price may be secured when it is sold. It was decided to sell it because it isn't useful enough to the school. Alumni News Jack Foster has recently been discharged from the army. Recent alumni home on fur- loughs are Jack Bolder. '44; Max Wilmore ‘44: Jack Hess. '45: Rich- urd Trumley '45; Calvin Csatlos. '45. Jap Prisoner Talks Here Byron Stockwell Recalls Experience Byron Stockwell spoke before Mrs. Kiplinger’s classes and talked to some of the students. Being a prisoner for three and one-half years in the Jap Concentration Camp; he had quite a few interest- ing things to tell and show. He was decorated with a lot of medals and among them was a medal for the highest rifle quali- tieaton anyone can receive. He brought a lot of souvenirs from Japan. All but the Jtp pis- tol were brought back by Bob Stockwell. his brother. The pistol was German made and showed that the Japanese were short of materials. Among the souvenirs were silk Japanese flags, which the Japanese soldier carried in his pocket £.t all times; a bayonet; he also cut a rising sun from a piece of the covering of an air- plane. He remarked later it became a sinking sun. The material was similar to our oil cloth. He brought 8 or 9 surrender pic- tures. which proved to be very interesting. In his talk he told how the Jap- anese ofTicials liked to show their authority and march our boys down the streets mistreating them. But even with all that, everyone of the gallant fighting men held his head high and smiled. M. Backofen Tops Sales Alas, the seniors have done it again, topping last years’ class by 1 selling approximately 1880 boxes of! Christmas cards. Among the high salesmen are! Helen Bumford. Norma Parent. Wilma Boyer. Phyllis Goodrich, and Don Moore, with Maynard Backofen topping the group by selling 105 boxes. Blight Rings Wedding Bells Ag Teacher Takes Marriage Vows with Milford Girl On December 29 December 29 is a little late for Christmas bells but not for the wedding bells of Mr. Warren Blight and Miss Kathryn Beckwith. Saturday at 2:00 p. m.. the West Highland Baptist church was the scene of a marriage ceremony for Mr. Blight and Miss Beckwith whose home Is in Milford. In a church filled with baskets of chrysanthemums and palms and lighted with candelabras. the bride and groom stood before an altar, she in a white gown with a full train and a finger tip veil, while he was dressed in a dark gray suit. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses with an orchid among them. Attending her were a ma- tron of honor, a maid of honor, and two bridesmaids. Lieutenant Har- old Blight, brother of the groom, ' was the best man. About one hun- dred guests were present including lhe parents of the couple. Follow- ing the ceremony, a reception was neld in the church. The newlyweds left for Detroit where they spent a four day honey- moon. after which they returned to reside on East Lawrence Ave. in Charlotte. CALENDAR Mason, there, (another vic- tory� . Jan. 11. F. F. A. meeting 6th hour. Jan. 11. Assembly, (no kidding), Jan. 14. Eaton Rapids, there, (see you there . Jan. 18. F. F. A. meeting 6th hour. Jan. 25. Grand Ledge, here. (yell now). Jan. 25. Orange and Blacks. (more news). Jan. 31. Glee Club Gives Cantata For Christmas Assembly Under the direction of Miss Elaine Meyer, the glee club pre- sented a Christmas cantata for the assembly. Friday. December 21. The group was successful in bring- ing forth the true spirit of Christ- mas through its rendition of lovely Christmas music. Solos by Portia Craven. Bonnie Durbin. Maxine Dobbratz and Geraldine Face, added to the en- joyment of the program. Tableaux of the Christmas scene were depicted by the Footlighteers. while Phyllis Smallwood narrated the sacred story. At the close of the musical pro- gram. Wayne Holmes presented checks of $5.00 each to the building custodians. Mr. Hailey Coplin and Mr. Carl Bengsou in behalf of the student council. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member j Est. I92l) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher .................................Don Hice Managing Editor .............Jeanette Martens Sports Editor ....................Joan Parker Alumni Editor ................ ...June Lerch Exchange Editor ................Portia Craven Editor-in-Chief .................Joyce Taylor Business Manager ........................Keith Frey Circulation Manager .............Susan Stucky Advertising Manager .............Cleone Smith Ass’t Advertising Manager ......Norma Parent Faculty Adviser ...............Winifred Wells Reporters ......Pixie Lee Aid. Anna Aseltine. Shirley Briggs. Ronald Brown. Marian Cheney. Joyce Denison. Bonnie Durbin. Carolyn Field. Lila Larsen. Harold Marsh. Elaine Mohre. Mary Sanders. Earlene Wells. Locked or Just Closed? One Excuse or Another Have you ever been late to school because the canary fainted, or absent an afternoon be cause you ran into a bicycle on your way home to lunch? These are just two of the many ex- cuses that are given for our tardiness or ab- sence. Our rural students often have car trouble such as flat tires, running out of gas. and cars reezing up. Then there is always the excuse of waiting for a train passing on the track—or are these just things that sound legitimate and logical when you find that you are a little late in the morning! We generally are excused when our brothers come home after long months in service. The age old trouble of clocks is still being recorded. Old grandfather clock seems to slow down occasionally. The alarm doesn’t go off sometimes, (it is a good idea not to forget to set it before going to sleep, you know.) The electricity goes off in the middle of the night. Living in an area where there are so many electrical storms does make it difficult to be’ on time. AHEM! When the snow begins to fall and the side- walks are covered with ice. some of us fall and have to go home and change our clothes. Are we clumsy? We still, will go on being tardy and absent for one excuse or another and sometimes able to laugh at ourselves because of these and various other reasons. When we arrive in the seventh grade and until we are through the twelfth, we have lockers in which to keep our coats and hats, school books, and other items. Too often, ar- ticles are lost from our lockers because they are not kept locked and entrance to them is available to anyone. Lockers have locks on them so that any- thing in them will be safe and remain in good condition. When anything comes up missing or is damaged, students are very disgusted and sorry about it. in spite of the fact that it is their own fault. Why can’t lockers be kept locked? It real- ly doesn’t take much time to open them and no time at all to slam the door shut and put the lock on. Three numbers of a combination aren't hard to remember either. Let’s all take a few minutes to lock our lockers, not just to close them. Why Do We Have Report Cards? What is a report card anyway? Well, it’s a card containing a report periodically submitted by a school to the parents or a guardian. This is the dictionary definition. But it's something more than that. It’s a tally which tells the parents how much effort the student is making and how well he is doing in comparison with the other students. It tells the pupil if he is winning the contest with himself to raise his marks and progress as best he can. Each mark on the card is a milestone in the life of the student. Some of them may be cracked, rough or very small, but all of them affect the destination of the student. Those Fatal Days Wednesday and Thursday. January 16 and 17 are forecasted to be the dark and gloomy decisive moments of all C. H. S. students. Na- turally. it is the hour for first term examina- tions. After having crammed until wee hours of Wednesday morning. everyone will be thoroughly prepared??? There just didn’t seem to be any necessity for beginning their studies any sooner, they’d just forget them anyway, and besides, with their completion, the students are submerged with a feeling of temporary relief and contentment, but the big question still is unanswered. “Have I Passed It???” Well, good luck. kids, hope we make it. And there was a moron who thought that a football coach had wheels. Here’s Their Choice Sue wants one with loads of pep. Betty wants one with oh. that hep. Barbara wants one that’s kinda steady. Carolyn wants one that’s always ready. Mary wants one that wants to go. Fran wants one that’s rather slow. Joyce wants one that will not run. Marge wants one that's lots of fun. Joan P. wants one that cares for romance. Bonnie likes hers that can really dance. Phyllis likes one she can lead around. Donna likes the kind that’s not ’een round. Portia likes one that’s nice and sweet. Roberta likes one that can’t be ben. Shirley likes one faithful and true. Sally likes one on the football crew. They’ll plan the fellow that will give and take. Not those that don't care—whose heart they break. This leads to the MAN! But all in all. He must be like the ocean pearl With hair of silk and natural curl. He must be like the desert sand. With the golden brown of a play beach tan. This is their ideal, you poor Charlotte men. Because in Heaven there are lots of them. So if we must, we'll wait 'til then. And not date you poor dopes again. Thanks to the Lakeview Crystal. Homesick—that’s all— I miss the thrill of high school romances I miss the Junior Prom and Student Council dances. The gossip in advisory groups— I’m homesick—that's all. I miss the gang that hangs around at Bruno’s Devouring choc'late sodas with the whipped cream fillers The F. F. A. boys I said I'd call— I’m homesick—that's all. I miss the midnight movies on New- Year's Eve And the joy when Xmas morning came. I miss the hikes we used to take in the country And the Eaton Rapids football games— I miss the times that I was late to study— I miss the good marks I would get when I was able— All the hayrides in the fall—I’m homesick that’s all. Rewritten by Betty Montgomery. Don: I have a problem. There were three men in a boat with four cigarettes, but no matches. What did they do? Ron: They threw out one cigarette and made the boat a cigarette lighter. How to Make a Perfect Boy and Girl Venice Parr. eyes. Sam Spagnuolo. Mary Sanders, clothes. Ronald Brown. Bethany Hunter, tooth. Wavin' Holmes. Joyce Denison, hair. Jack Martin. Yvonne Thuma, face. Bob Joppie. Joan Davids, personality. Tom Martin. Geraldine Face, talent. Carl Lindblom. Joan Parker, figure. Don Moore. Barbara Parr, complexion. Carroll Mohre. Norma Snyder, smile, Keith Frey. Rita French, school spirit. Bruce Lavengood. Bonnie Durbin, brains. Albert Foster. Mary Webb. legs. Bob Mohre. Imagination A get-together, of the class of '46' was held at the plantation home of Mr. John Gardner. Mrs. Gardner, the former Betty Wil- cox. wras dressed in a cloudy sky-blue pink dress with polka-dot stripes. Hilding Krusell. comedian, who is now on the Grinning Tooth Paste program, flew in from Potterville. Don Moore and his wife, the former Anna Aseltine. were present. As you know they are directing all art projects for the Charlotte World’s Fair. That tall, dark detective, who is taking the Thin Man’s’’ place in movie land. Ray Archer, was there with his new bride, the former Barbara Davis. Among other guests attending were Keith F«-ey. Governor of Michigan; Wayne Holmes, this year’s democratic candidate for presi- dent; Don Hice. Secretary of Agriculture; John Loucks and his wife Mary Jane Webb, who have recently taken over management of the Arthur Murray Dance Studios on Fifth Avenue; Dr. Jack Martin; and Tom Treloar, who just returned from the Hawaiian Islands and is to receive a medal of honor from Presi- dent “Chuck Weaver for his courage when he saved Janice Granstrom, President Weaver’s wife, from drowning. All these were graduates of Charlotte high school. A toast to C. H. S. and all the graduates of '46' who were unable to be there, climaxed a wonderful evening of renewing old acquaint- ances. Music for dancing was supplied by John Welsh and his Flying Buzz Bomb orchestra. Nicknacks In Nicknames You saunter out your front door, feeling per- fectly streamlined and capable of coping with whatever charming developments fate may have in store for you today. And here comes that dream of a boy (or girl) down the street. Fancy meeting him practically right on your own doorstep—Then it happens again. Your best friend comes running down the street exuberantly yelling Muggs. hey Muggs.” Couldn't you just take a powder, tho? Often the origin of a nickname is lost in the mists of playpen days, but you can acquire one just al out any old time. Maybe you're or less stuck with a permanent one and feel pretty grim about it. Well, don’t be. Grim, we mean. Actually if you’re nicknamed it's a sign you belong, that you’re one of the gang. Really, it’s sort of a compliment, though you may not think so at first. Here are a few lads and lassies of C. H. S. who have been tabbed with nicknames: Honey. Carl Lindblom: I)oc, Joyce Denison; Slats, Clifford Shults; Wacky. Floyd Wey- mouth; Midge. Mildred Thompson; Freck. Maynard Backofen; Razzy. Raymond Radee; Rip. Wendell Ripley; Zeek. Dale Ix veland; Pinkie. Rowland Baker; Freak. Margie Freed. What’s in a nickname? Mainly spice for a more interesting life. Thanks! The students appreciate the work and ar- tistic ability displayed by Marian Cheney and Betty Lou Wilcox in making the Christmas window in Mr. Straw's room. First Woman shopper: Did the butcher have pigs’ feet? Second woman: I didn't notice; he had shoes on. ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Squad Wins Four Games To Date Back rcw--Coac t CoLel. D. Johansen, D. Hce, A. Foster, C. Weaver D. White Front row—B. LavenQood. M. Mason. R. Derby. D. Moore. W. Holmes, n. Mohre. Meet The Team One of the members of this year's basketball team is a light- haired senior boy known to many as ' The Mayor.'' Wayne Holmes is now playing his fourth year on the squad. He has been a member of the first team for three years. Wayne has lived in and around Charlotte all his life. He plans on going to college which he hopes will be the University of Michigan. His ambition is to be a chemical engineer. Wayne has also partici- pated In track, cross country, ten- nis. and football. Richard Derby, more commonly known as Derb” has been on the first team for three years. He has lived in Charlotte all his life. Derb's only ambition is to graduate. He has been ery active on the foot- ball squad. This year we see a new figure on our first team. Milford Mason plays center on the basketball team. He is also active in football and track. As for his hobbies he’ll stick to sports. When asked about his favorite dish he replied. ‘‘Fried chicken.” Joan David rates very high. His plans after graduating are to go on to college. Don Moore, a senior, has played on the first team for three years. Dou has lived in Charlotte since he LUMBER - COAL PHONE No. 9 ALWAYS FIRST... Style and Quality Charlotte Wins Over Grand Ledge The junior high had their second basketball game December 17 with Grand Ledge. There were two teams, one of seventh, the other of eighth grades which took the trip. The seventh grade team started first playing with the Grand Ledge seventh. They won with a score of 39 to 27. The high point man was Jim Gammage. The eighth grade played the eighth grade of Grand Ledge winning with a score of 37 to 31. Gerald Clark was the high point man with six buckets. Oriole Feathers Why doesn't Jack Martin’s car want to stay on the road? ? Who had more fun on the bus Toing to Grand Ledge than Tom Martin? Why dies Dick Derby wear whit' pants when every one else wears bltck ones? Incidentally. Coach crossed his legs 44 times during the Grand Ledge game. was five years old. His favorite dish is spaghetti. When asked alwmt future plans he stated that he hoped to go to the University of Michigan. Don has participated in football and track. The fifth member of the squad is Bob Mohre. a sketch of whom appeared in the last issue of the Orange and Black. KNIVES TIN WARE Kutsche’S GLASSWARE CHIMES Not Too Soon to Use Our Lay-Away Plan for COMMENCEMENT GIFTS W. E. WRIGHT Jewelry Gifts Charlotte To Meet Mason There will lie a basketball game here tomorrow night with Mason. The second team game will start at 7 o’clock and the first team game starts approximately at 8 o'clock. Mason has L.ken its first and only conference game with Katon Rapids, and plans to try to get some of the feathers from the Or- ioles. In their non-conference schedule, they had desperate bat- tles but were defeated. The line up for Charlotte will be as follows: Don Moore f. Bob Mohre f. Mil- ford Mason c. Dick Derby g, Wayne Holmes g. Charlotte Downs Howell With 46-34 Victory In the season’s fourth game, with Howell, the starting line up for Charlotte was D. Derby, B. Mohre. D. Moore, M. Mason and W. Holmes. D. Moore was high point man. leading with 18 points. For How’ell. Brogan, Schulthels, Carroll. Bennett, and Fellows started the game. Brogan was their high point man. The game started uith Charlotte tossing the leather into the basket until a mighty lead of 31-6 was established at the half. The last half Howell proved to be a spirited team by some mighty hard playing and the scores piled up. Both teams played hard from the start, but Charlotte overcame the Highlanders with a handsome 46-34 final score. ATLAS TIRES AND BATTERIES ACCESSORIES BAUM’S SERVICE STATION Phone 9177 MEET YOUR FRIENDS MURL £ IRENE’S GROCERIES • MEATS and • COFFEE SHOP 503 E. Henry McUIATIMIelOK HL Briulcrs I’lihlishors of riiarlolle l� l i ;ui-lril Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Operetta Presented By Grade Children Music Department Received Money From Collection The fourth, fifth, and sixth grades of the Grammar and Haw- thorne schools presented a Christ- mas operetta on December 18. at 8:00. They also gave the Operetta for the grade children, and the seventh and eighth grades. The story of the Operetta is as follows: About six o'clock on Christmas Eve. in the work-shop of Santa Claus, all the toys in Toy- land are ready to go on the trip around the world to bring joy to the children of all the countries. Santa's helpers, the elves, leave the toys for an hour, and during that time the toys put on a pro- gram to amuse themselves. Jack-in- the-Box is able to do one trick of magic, in which he calls for Trouble to appear. Trouble dis- rupts the program of the toys, frightening everyone until the magic words. Merry Christmas are spoken by Santa Claus, caus- ing Trouble to disappear. Sue Stucky. Mary Sanders. Por- tia Craven, and June Lerch helped with make-up. Between the first and second scenes a collection was taken. The money received will be used for the music department of the Char- lotte public schools. Parties Bring to an End Last Year’s Activities The seventh graders enjoyed their Christmas party December 20. Miss DelFavero’s French and Latin II class had a Christmas par- ty. Both classes had ice cream and cake for refreshments. In the French class they played French guessing games and sang French Christmas carols and the Latin class sang them in Latin. Mr. Powell’s American history class also enjoyed a Christmas party. They played games and had refreshments of ice cream and cake. Thursday evening. December 20. the 8th graders celebrated Christ- DE LICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service Up and Down the Corridors Happy New Year. kids. Engagements seem to be popu- lar by this list: Portia Craven, Phyllis Blaine. Yvonne Thuma. Beverly Meyers and Jeanette Mar- tens. Best wishes. Isn’t it a shame that certain boys have to graduate? There would be a lot happier girls around the halls. (Mary Sanders, for ex- ample.) C. H. S. sure has reason to boast ot its glee club as we all know by the super fine assembly given in honor of Christmas. Personal nomination for one of C. H. S.’s prettiest lasses. Clara Mauney. Bruno's is becoming to look jus. like the olden days again. Take a look sometime. Jack Martin ought to start charg- ing students for their ride back to school at noon. Those riding on running boards go free. There is a rumor going around that Miss Taffee received a park- ing ticket. (Oh those fire hy- drants) How about that? They say Maxine Dillin won quite a sum of money in a card game over the vacation. Beginner’s luck? It seems Joey Tuckey just loves to look at the current fashion mag- azines. This needs looking into. Hear! Hear! Notice Don Moore’s new flashing red sweater and socks to match that Santa (?) brought him for Christmas. Yvonne Thuma is considering turning her house into a Grand Central Station. She might just as well, she would have just as much privacy. Miss DelFavero reports that Christmas vacation was fine only there just wasn’t enough time for sleep. How about that? I’ll bet I got more Christmas cards than you did! mas by playing games and serv- ing pop and candy. 7th world history classes also had a Christmas party. English 10 students have been studying parliamentary procedure. Mr. Muma's government classes have been learning the city officials and their terms of office. COMPLIMENTS of the NEW YEAR CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY Bond Sales Climb Over Goal Line Margaret Vance, a seventh grader, topped the Victory Bond Sales with a total of $12,000, the highest sale made in junior high. The next highest were: Tommy Parker of Grammar who sold $10,- 100 worth, James Carr $1,375, Jo Ann Wood in junior high $1,325 and Jack Richardson $1,300. Grammar ranked highest in the total number of individual sales, with a total of $17,925. Junior high rauked second with $15,650: senior high third with $3,375, and Haw- thorne. fourth with $1,225. Highest room sales was in Mrs. Woodard's fifth grade which was $13,125, Mrs. Taylor’s room in junior high sold $12,200 worth. Miss Wells’ sold $800 and Miss Griffin s fifth grade sold $625. A certificate will be given to all people who sold $400 or more dollurs worth of bonds. This Bond Drive began Novem- ber 26 and ended December 15. The grand total of the drive was $38,- 175. Farm Shop Reorganized Organized early in December, the adult farm shop is taught by Mr. Schroeder. It will be a series oi ten meetings. This shop is open to farmers who are interested in repairing machinery. Tools, such as drill presses, forges, acetylene welders, electric welders, saws, and other equipment can be used. The course is not limited to just lcpairing. but also includes small construction in jobs for use on farms. This course is on Monday and Wednesday evenings from eight to ilcven. Teachers Yuletide Party Held December I 7 In spite of the sub-zero tempera- true in the band room, where the high school teachers met to hold their Christmas party Monday. De- cember 17. they spent an enjoyable and happy evening. First punch and cookies were served in the quiet candle-light. The tables were beautifully decor- ated and throughout this period Christmas records were played. Following this, the group divided into smaller sections which per- formed stunts of various types. Dtettnel singing groups were then formed and there was some debate as to which one was the best. Some of the selections were: Old Black Joe. Believe Me If All Those En- dearing Young Charms, and When Johnny Comes Marching Home. Charades, pertaining to Christmas and the Yuletide season, were en- acted and numerous games w'ere played. Refreshments were served n the home economics room where here was a large decorated tree. The party was completed by sing- ing Christmas Carols. BAND MAKES PLANS (Continiu-d from page 1) building of good minds and charac- ter. Wouldn’t it be a fine thing if the twenty students in Charlotte high school who play an instrument and are not in the band, would so arrange their classes next semester that they could play in the band and boost the membership front 54 to 74 Wow! What a band! ! Learn to play an instrument. It gives you and others enjoyment. The school furnishes the instru- ments and gives unit of credit to the players. All it costs is a lit tie time. See Mr. Powell today about an instrument. Let’s back the band for all it is worth. MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE - JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES DUPONT PAINT Are you a little girl, who wants a little curl Right in the middle of your forehead? If this is you, there’s one thing to do; Don’t scream, just visit Pauline. PAULINE’S BEAUTY SALON Phone 1300 GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ ★ ★ FIRESTONE TIRES - BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES ★ ★ ★ PHONE 9165 SHELDEN LUMBER CO. ★ ★ ★ LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS — FUEL No School Next Tuesday VOLUME 20 ORANGE BLACK Assembly Next Thursday ___ “THE CHARHIAN CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY. JANUARY 31, 1946 Annual Teachers’ Institute Coming Event to He Held in Eaton Rapids February 5 School Commissioner. Harry S. Denison. set February 5 as the (late of the annual teachers' institute. The event will be held in Eaton Rapids this year. In order that all Charlotte Honor Roll Records 67 Names Sophomores Lead with Four With All A Grades On the Charlotte high honor roll are four students with an all A record. They are Phyllis Small- wood. Jane Weaver. Joanne Wil- lard. and Milford Mason. The senior honor roll is as fol- ______ lows: Marian Cheney. Joyce Den- teachers may attend. schools 11 on. Bonnie Durbin. Roberta Gar- throughout the county will be cloe- v®y Donald Hice, Wayne Holmes. Speaks Next Thursday ed. The special attraction of the morning session Is Jesse Stuart, noted poet, short story writer and novelist. Mr. Stuart was recently discharged from the Navy as a l.wutenant (j. g.) Mary Sanders. Susan Stucky. Leora Swift. Doreen Thompson, and Charles Weaver. In the junior class the following are on the honor roll: Albert Foster. Carl Lindblom. Harriett Mayhew. Dolores Michel. Martha Rochester. A series of discussion groups ar- Roy Weaver, and Jacquelyn Yund. ranged by the program committee Making up the sophomore honor of the Michigan Educational com- roll are: Douglas Garn. Milford mittee will open the afternoon ses- sion. Various topics will be dis- cussed. Dr. Virgil M. Rogers, new superintendent of the Hattie Creek public schools, will give the clos- ing address of the institute. The junior class girls of the Eaton Rapids high school will Mason. Virginia Royslon. Russell Santee. Phyllis Smallwood. Mary _______-. Smith. Charlotte Sutherland. Jane pr A PreDares for Annual Weaver, and Joanne Willard. r .r . a. rrepares ror annual Elimination Contest On the freshman honor roll are the following: Connie Alfonso. Ro- bert Brown. Lois Collins. Tony Crawford. Billy Day. Dan Dickin- serve dinner for the teachers at the | son. Ireta Feterman. Pat Griest. Masonic Temple. Hi-Y Members Go By taking orders, members of the F. F. A. are selling garden i . „ , „ „ „ .seeds. The purpose of the sales is Jean Grifin. Beverly Kelly. Bar- for raising money as well as being I bara Lindblom.. Barbara McKeag. a part of their co-operative pro- Joan Schwegler. Eilene Tanner. _ . Edward To we. and Ethel Van- To Battle Creek |Goethem. The junior high has twenty- eight students on the honor roll. The seventh graders are: Louise Swimming, Diving, Water Games Were Greatly Enjoyed A group of twelve Hi-Y mem- bers had a refreshing swim last Monday. January 28. They left the high school at 6:00 o'clock for aljd Margarel Vance. ject. Monday. Jauary 28. the class be- gan speeches and demonstrations. These speeches were on anything pertaining to agriculture, and also in preparations for the county Berg. Barbara Brown. Sharon | elimination contest to be held in Farrier. Nancy Harrington. Eunice Jones. Hans Kardel. Wendell Mar- tens. Bonn Martin. Earl Mead. Jo Ann Reiner. Jack Richardson. Battle Creek, with Mr. Paajanen as the adviser. After a full hour of swimming. diving. and water February. Mr. Blight stated that many of the boys who had previ- ously participated in parliamentary procedure and demonstrations were expected to advance quite far in the contest. This week also began the study The eighth graders are: Jean Briggs. Dan Brown. Gerald Clark. Joan Cornelius. Carleton Dornan. I of farm account books .which are game, they came borne fully re- june Granstrom. Marjorie Griest. keeping farm records for the pur- freshed. and ready for another gue Hale, Yvonne Hill. Barbara inise of determining income tax. week of school work. Hollandsworth. Bertha Lenon. and ' s---------- In their last meeting, they elect- ed two delegates to attend a train ing conference, which will be held at Mount Pleasant. February 27. The training program will be a pre- legislative conference, that will prepare them for the Hi-Y legisla- ture in the capitol at Lansing. April 12-13. 1946. The two dele- gates from Charlotte are Maynard Backofen. and Bruce Bryan. Home Making Helps Every Girl’s Future On January 24. 1946. at the East Lansing broadcasting station. Miss Kathryn Taffee. the home economics teacher, and Miss Meta VaBshelnk. associate professor of home economics at Michigan State college, were the speakers on how home making education in high school helps every girl in the fu- ture. The program was under the direction of Dr. Clyde M. Campbell, head of the placement bureau at Michigan State college. It was more or less a round table dis- cussion with each one presenting hit: views und then answering questions concerning the field of home making education and its future growth and development. (Mara Mnuney. Calendar Everett, there. (Let’s all turn out), Feb. 1. Teachers’ Institute. (You can catch up on lost sleep). Feb. 5. F. F. A. Basketball game with Eaton Rapids. (Another close game), Feb. 5. Lt. Whittaker Assembly (sounds interesting). Feb. 7. Lt. Whittaker Public Address 8:00. Feb. 7. Mason there. (Who’s got the best vocal cords?!), Feb. 8. Orange and Black. Feb. 14. Alumni News Jack Hicks. ’42. received his dis- charge from the Navy. The boys home on furloughs are Harry Curran and Ed Dun- ning. Vern Gresso. '45. und Dick Williams Shows Movie of Wild Life Mr. Williams, formerly with the State Conservation Department, showed a movie and talked to the students about wild life in Mich- igan. Monday. January 14. He first took up the studying and photographing of wild life as a hobby and now does It for his life work. He has been traveling through Northern Michigan, the I’pper Peninsula, and islands in the Great Lakes such as Isle Roy- ale. Mr. Williams had pictures of deer, including a tiny fawn. bear, wolves, coyotes, and moose. He uses different methods to take the pictures such as hiding behind a ’’blind” or in his own invention which consists of a hollowed-out log with only a small hole to take the picture through. He used this on the lakes to drift up close to the moose which were in the water until a large bull moose charged it and wrecked it. The moose go out into the water to eat the plants on the bottom of the lake. Mr. Williams has helped to cap- IS8UE 7 Lt. Whittaker To Lecture February 7 Rickenbacker Co-Pilot To Relate Sea Saga Of 2 1 Days Afloat To relate one of the amazing stories to come out of the war. Lt. James C. Whittaker will speak at Hie assembly to be held February 7. He is the first actual war par- ticipant to put his experiences into a lecture entitled “We Thought We Heard the Angels Sing” from the book of the same name. His story is of eight men. a flight, a crash, and the aftermath of drifting over 500 miles of the Pacific for twenty-one days on three rubber rafts followed by hun- gry sharks. The group endured hunger, thirst, and pain from the burning sun. They were strong men who turned helplessly to God and prayed ceaselessly for rain. Although fear and despair were with them constantly, their faith in God was strong and they re- ceived miracles, they believed, in answer to their prayers. Finally came the rescue of the seven who survived the ordeal. During his lifetime. Lt. Whit- taker has served in both the Army and Navy. Born in Missouri in 1901, he attended school in Cape Girardeau and worked there after leaving school. He enlisted In the Navy during the last war. On leav- ing the service he found work in the building trades industry, where he stayed until his enlist- ment in the Army in 1942. After his discharge from the hospital, he helped to ferry planes to the South Pacific, until honorably leaving the service. Following are the opinions of some leaders of our time on the narrative told so vividly by Lt. Whittaker. The Whittaker story is an out- standing contribution, overflowing with human-interest and adven- ture. says Ben Reese, managing editor of the St. Louis Post-Dis- | patch. “James C. Whittaker’s story is thrilling and stimulating. A truly outstanding piece of work in a per- iod when the caliber of war stor- ies in general has been excellent,” - is the opinion of Roy Roberts of Kansas City. Lt. Whittaker’s account of the rescue of the Rickenbacker party is a deeply moving story of for titude and leadership in its noblest aspects. It has a profoud spiritual message.” states A. H. Kirchofer of the Buffalo Evening News. Beechler. ‘45. pased their exam- inations and were sent to Camp I lure live animals for use in parks Perry. Virginia. ami zoos. Some of these animals ] Jack Denison. '42. was visiting are in the John Bull Purk in Grand { his uncle. Ronald Brown. Sr. , Rapids. Girl Reserves Make Plans In the near future the Girl Re- serves are planning an assembly. The membership pins are now be- ing ordered. For the March of Dimes, the group is donating five dollars. A hay-ride is being plan- ned. and the Hi-Y l� oys are lieing invited. Page 2 ORANGE 6. BLACK (Memberf j Est. I92p x5 4� oa ? ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ................ Jeanette Martens Managing Editor ....................... Joyce Taylor Editor-in-Chiet ............... Bonnie Durbin Sports Editor .................. Mary Sanders Alumni Editor ................ Earlene Wells Exchange Editor ............... Harold Marsh Business Manager ............... Keith Frey Circulation Manager ......... Dixie Lee Aid Treasurer ...................... Keith Frey Advertising Manager ........... Norma Parent Faculty Adviser .............. Winifred Wells Reporters—Anna Aseltine. Shirley Briggs. Ronald Brown. Marian Cheney. Portia Craven. Joyce Denison. Carolyn Field. Don Hice, Lila Larsen. June Lercli. Elaine Mohre. Joan Parker. Cleone Smith. Susan Stucky. Mn M0 moriam The high school students and faculty wish to express their deepest sympathy to Coach Gobel in the passing of his mother. Mrs. Bertha Gobel. who died Thursday. January 17. Services were held at 2:30. Sunday, January 20. in the Alma Metho- dist church. Help Others and It May Return Today is your last chance to give your dimes and dollars to the March of Dimes campaign. Part of the money which you give will be sent to the national and state funds for in- fantile paralysis. The rest will be kept here in the county to care for children stricken with polio. Infantile paralysis is an acute infectious disease chiefly affecting the spinal cords and its membranes. It paralyzes the victim, some- times crippling him for life. It is a contagious illness and occurs in a wide-sweeping epidemic. It generally affects children but not exclusive- ly. No definite prevention or cure has been established but a partial treatment is being used to relieve the patient and sometimes it. nearly cures him. depending upon the case. Who knows, it might be a little sister, broth- er. cousin or the neighbor’s little child who will have it. The money you invest might help someone very close to you. Dolmans And Drapes Ah yes. girls. The dolmans and the caps are the leading spring fashions. The dolman, you know, is supposedly a sleeve; but really is a droop with a spread like a bat. The caps are sleeves without sleeves or sawed-ofT cuffs. The slight drape is very popular again this year and will be so this spring. The sloppy boxy style is going out and the princess or fitted is coming back fast. (How the men do cheer.) Hats are going to remain small and crazy as usual, but the big cartwheels are definitely out. The biggest style will be nylons. And you won’t be considered fastidious without them. So rush, girls, rush! Suits will be very femi- nine with the slight bustle in the rear. Coats will have cap style so as to give the appear- ance of dolman. Hair styles are climbing high again and the light wind blown style is out. Nails are color- fully painted, including toe nails l ecause shoes are going to expose them a great deal. Hair will be much more cared for than before. Shoes will be colorful and generally without heels and toe. The soft doeskin will be very popular. Accessories will be well matched and gloves will definitely be worn. The ell ow length will be very popular again. The plentiful reasons for the complete re- make on fashions are men and money. Money is what buys them and the men do the inspir- ing and praising. Ah. such things as men can be good for something after all. A slight tip before I close, girls; don't wear slacks. They’re okay for certain conditions but pot on the street. Watch the fashions and dress accordingly. It helps really. Cheerio. No Wrong Number Th s Time Miss Jones, long distance call from half way around the world. Imagine the surprise if this occurred at your home. Well it did happen to Mrs. Morey Tues- day. January 22. 1916 at 5:30 when her son. Lieutenant Edward Morey, phoned her from Munich. Germany. It all began one day last vreek when an overseas operator, in New York, notified her of her son’s intention to call her Tuesday, the twenty-second. When asked her reaction to the call, she re- plied. It seemed very exciting, and somewhat like the phone call from New York that was dramatized in ‘Meet Me In St. Louis.’ During their three minute visit the connection was fine and very clear. Lieutenant Morey, a member of the Antl-Air- Craft Division will remain at least another two months in Europe as he recently trans- ferred to a new unit, his old unit having come home January 1. Another reason for his re- maining abroad was his desire to print his book which tells the history of his battalion. Most Embarrassing Moments Mrs. Iauch: When she slipped and fell in front of the Burdick Hotel in Kalamazoo, with lots of people standing around. (Watch your step. Mrs. Iauch.) Mr. Straw: After arriving at a dinner party gi en by some very important people, he be- came very embarrassed upon finding they had forgotten that they had sent him the invita tion. Mrs. Lipsey: Reached school to find she still had her bedroom slippers on. Miss Taffee: In the eighth grade, felt un- easy to find every one looking at her. She looked down to find she had her blouse and jumper wrong side out. (Wake up feeling bright and rested.) Miss Wesche: She and her friend were at the tulip festival looking in the shops and hanging onto each other like mad when they became separated. Her friend reached for Miss Wesche’s hand, but got a man’s hand instead. This was rather embarrassing for both of them. (Miss Wesche. tell your friend to in sure she gets your hand next time, huh?) Miss Smith: (I’m not saying any thing but people have lost their slips in movies.) Mr. Baajanen: I’ve had so many 1 can’t think of any. Miss Holmes: Incidentally. (And we trust that this will go no further) it seems Miss Holmes was rather embarrassed to find her typing class watching her as she greeted her sailor. Up and Down the Corridor Bass your exams? Guess what? I did. too! Are there really a lot of people absent or haven’t they found their change of class rooms yet? No doubt you've noticed the new dark-haired senior girl. Her name is Glenna Rich and she comes from Vermont ville. Three new juniors are David McClure, who returns from a turn in the Navy; Allen Smith, who comes fromDearborn; and Lois Cook from Cedar Lake Academy. Margaret Hornbeck is a new freshman from Walter French, Lansing. It has been rumored that Joan Barker had a pretty good time at Elaine Mohre’s party! Who is Maxine Dillin’s new flame in short- hand class? It's not very hard to recognize Maxine Dob- brat z's red coat even on Saturday night! Mrs. Kiplinger seems to have quite a knack tor reducing the price on used books for her World Literature class. Some of the teachers have rearranged the desks in their room. Nothing like a change, you know. Have you heard al out the romance of Eddie Bobcik and Floral Bergman on the No. 2 bus? Would You Do It Now? oo tllvrs ! Darn these desks, they are so scratched and marked up one can't even write on them. Who is responsible for this? Why. our doodlers. of course. Some people just can’t resist engrav ing their initials on desks and writing on the walls. Why is this? You certainly don't scratch up the furniture and write on the walls of your home, do you? Of course not. then why do it at school? It seems as if we have enough pride in our school to keep it clean and our desks smooth. — Come on, let’s stop our doodling! Feminine Complaints My dear, what a perfectly stunning gown! Didn't they have your size? It takes a million years to make a man from a monkey, but a woman can reverse the pro- cess In about four minutes. Grandma says that in her girlhood days girls never thought of doing things they do today, and she added wistfully. That’s why we didn’t do them.” Huston's Other Nine Lives How many occupations do you expect to pursue in your lifetime? Mr. Huston has taken up many more things than just teach- ing. After finishing college at Burdue and Uni- versity of Illinois, he joined the Navy during the First World War. Engineering was his job there. In his words the nearest to a ship that he came was the good ship U. S. S. Great Lakes.” At one time, he worked in Henry Ford's tractor plant at Dearborn, Michigan. One of his jobs there was to deliver personally, pack- ages to Mr. Ford. In 1919 he started teaching school at Botter- ville. Michigan. Since then he has taught school in many other Michigan towns; Vassar. Lake City. Belleville, and Bellevue. He came to Charlotte in 1944. During the summers, he has worked at many things. Baper hanging, clerking, painting, and farming are among them. While working in a rubber factory he made overshoes. One summer he worked in a foundry. I think by now you will all agree (hat our chemistry and biology teacher in a man of {many trades. HYBERTENSION” is the word of the week and so. inquiring around the school asking several students and teachers what they would do with it. we found these replies. Maxine Dobbratz: Take It home to bed. John I oucks: If It were alive. I should build a cage for it. and it it were dead. I should bury it.” Maxine Dillin: I’d eat it.” Mr. Amaden: I’d auction it,” Joan Easley: Spit in it. Irene Clark: But my hair up with it.” Barbara Davis: Lie on it. Maxine Bratt: I’d wear it. Mrs. Lipsey: I wouldn’t have anything to do with it. Shirley Blttenger: “Throw it in the river. Bob Casler: I’d drive It.” Mrs. Iauch: I’d give it a hot bath. From these answers it seems there are vari- ous ideas as to what it means. Although this may come as a great surprise to some, the real meaning of hypertension Is high-blood pressure. Murilvn Bllbeum was voted the friendliest girl In the senior class at Lakeview High school. ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Charlotte Five Top Islanders Bob Mohre and Ward High-point Men Friday. January 17. the Char- lotte Orioles breezed past the Ea- ton Kapids Islanders with a score of 42 to 2«. Ward. Lodergerber and Wolf were high point men for Eaton Kapids with live points to their credit. Bob Mohre was high point man for Charlotte with a total of 21 points. The Rcore at the first quarter was 15 to 7 with Charlotte leading. The half resulted in an Orioie lead of 21 to 9. In the final quarter the Orioles dropped in ten more for a total of 42 points, while the Iflanders landed six for a total of 2«. With the winning of this game the Orioles lengthened the league record to four victories and one defeat. Thus Charlotte continues at the top of the list. The line-up was as follows: Eaton Kapids -Page F. Ward F, Ledergerber C. Rich G. Wolf G. Substitutes. Henfetter F. Kapff F. Charlotte—Moore F. Mohre F. Foster C. Derby G. Holmes G. Sub- stitutes. Mason G. Oriole Feathers Why does Dick Derby change his scat in study hall every time a new girl comes In? What is the meaning of Rowland Bftkir’a taking his clothes off in Wood Shop? Floyd Weymouth is singing again: one of his special songs he likes to sing to the physical fitness boys the third hour. | Locals to Play Mason And Ionia in Near Future The Oriole basketeers will take a trip to Mason on Friday. Feb- ruary 8 to play their tenth game ol the season. Mason rates second in the Capitol Circuit Conference standings up to date. Also there will be a game with Ionia the following Tuesday night, this being next to the last home game of the season. The Bulldogs have given the Orioles the toughest game of the year. Probable lineup will be same in both games with B. Mohre and D. Moore, forwards: M. Mason, center: W. Holmes and I). Derby guards. Why Coaches Get Gray One. two. three, four, five! No. we were not counting robins; we are just listening to coach trying control his temper. Being a curious reporter. I questioned the reasons why coaches get gray. It seems the girls are one of the main causes. They just won't let the boys go to bed nights. Mr. Muma states that in some places the G. A. A. organizes to get boys to bed. Then of course the traditional old worry, are the boys eligible? Those marks must be high enough you know Co-operation among the team keeps the coach from worry- ing. So make that a must on your list. boys. Then comes the night before the game and coach worries about the other team and yet he still has time to warn the boys on the kind of food they eat. How about eliminating some of those worries, boys, and keeping our coach and your coach cheerful? Where do Don Johansen and Carl Lindhlom obtain their lip- stick? (Could it be from Joan Ball?) BUY YOUR BONDS HERE First National Rank Sweaters and Skirts The Popular Apparel For High School Wear Nice Line of Skirts at. $3.95 and $4.95 Popular Styles in Sweaters at... $4.95 and $5.95 o FRED A. RICHEY CO. Gobelites Win Over Comets Subs Show Ability to Add Points to Already High Score Grand Ledge, only team to defeat Charlotte in the Capitol Circuit League, was unsuccessful in re- peating the action taken in their first meeting with the Orioles. The Gobelites rolled to an easy victory with a score of 54 to 36. making them retain the leadership in the Capitol Circuit League. Charlotte did not hit too well at first, but managed to match the Comets six points at the end of the first quarter. The Orioles grabbed seven points to lead over the Ledg- ers at the half. 19 to 12. In the third quarter, the C. H. S. quintet began walking away with the points, making the total for Char- lotte at the end of the third quart- er 37 to the Blue and Golds' 25 points. Grand Ledge crept wMthin eight points of home teams' score during the last quarter, but their threat wras again rebuffed, making Young’s Jewelry Shop Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing WATCHES — JEWELRY SILVERWARE and CLOCKS Charlotte. Mich. Conference Standings Charlotte. Howell. Mason. Grand Ledge. Everett, and Eaton Rapids arc six high school teams that match for lead in Capitol Circuit Conference games. Each team plays each of the opponents twice throughout the season. The team or teams that place the highest, play other leaders from other con- ferences. Standings are as follows: Won I- ISt Charlotte 5 1 Mason 3 1 Howell 9 3 Grand Ledge . 9 3 Everett 2 3 Eaton Rapids 1 4 Ask Marfan what garden seals are. Well, how about It? the final score 54 to 36. The Comets had a scoring duo in Norb Vandersteen and Don Te- man, who scored 27 points between them. Coach Gobel8’ sharpshooters dis- played excellent teamw'ork as well as some neat foot work. During the latter part of the game all subs were used and dis- played basket making ability. PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service JERROLD’S New Things First DELICIOUS HOT FUDGE Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ ★ ★ NEW CLASSY SEAT COVERS FLOOR MATS - SEALED BEAM KITS GREASING and WASHING PHONE 9165 ALWAYS FIRST... Style and Quality 114 S. COCHRAN ST. CHARLOTTE. MICH. Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Private Shows Disrespect For Great General Brave Deeds of Canines Revealed in Going's “Dogs at War Imagine a private biting Gen- eral Dwight D. Eisenhower and getting away with it. That is mis- conduct. insulKjrdination. disrespect for a superior officer, violation of the Articles of War and third de- gree assault. After such a charge any other private would have been carried unceremoniously off to the guard house, there to await the stern efficiency of a court-martial. But not Chips, the famous War Dog. who eliminated a dangerous machine-gun nest and caused the surrender of its crew. The canine got away with the offense. Just what the great general said to private Chips or his embarrassed and red-faced junior officer is not known; however. General Ike. a soldiers’ general and a man of in- finite patience and good humor, surely must have thought that the army had trained this trigger- tempered warrior well. Chips, who grew nervous at shell fire, was transferred to the div- ision’s headquarters to do guard duty for the commanding general. This is only one of the human in- terest profiles of the immortal dogs of this war to be found in the new book titled ’’Dogs of War”, written by Clayton G. Going. Here is a book for adults reporting Lully the thrilling deeds of Amer- ica’s first war dogs on the far G. A. A. Shows Improve- ment In Bowling Scores The girls' athletic association is planning on sponsoring two basket- ball games with Eaton Rapids and Resurrection high school some time soon. These games are to be played for the enjoyment of play- ing and nothing else. January 24. the girls bowled, re- ceiving much higher scores than when they first started. Eunice Jones scored 69. Marlene Whitney 38. Harriet Wilcox 35. Shirley Harmon 95. Jane Higby 108, Margaret Vance 96. Jeanette Papoi 111. De- lores Willard 93. Velma Thuma 92. Barbara Lindblom 111. Barbara Jordan 93. Shirley Bruce 128. Pat Dean 156. Beverly Greenshields 100. Marian Cheney 118. Shirley IMUenger 132. Melody Hussey 89. Jeanette Roberts 88. Annie Collizi 61, Norma Fox 115. Jerry Morris 115. Betty Wilcox 117. and Jean Murphy 60. Be sure to see the game tomor row night. But for sure. flung battle fields of the global conflict. Americans are great dog lovers. Canines are valuable assets in war as well as peace. Nature endowed this animal with his chief mili- tary value, and extraordinary de- velopment of the senses of smell and hearing. In the case of Private Chips, the dog had developed a dislke for anyone not in uniform as a direct result of his intensive miltary teaching. The day General Eisen- hower met Chips, the general had dressed for comfort on his fight- ing zone tour; he wore hi-cuts and no tie. Perhaps Chips mistook the general for a civilian. Mistaken identity or not. a private had bit- ten a general, and that's news in any army! fl« |p||ATII-ll«kFOK HL Primer I'uhlislM-r of Charlotto Republican-Tribune ☆ ☆ ☆ PRE-INVENTORY SALE nou) on at the VSR STORE ☆ ☆ ☆ Orioles To Play Everett Tomorrow night. February 1. the Oriole basketball squad will journey to Everett to play their ninth game of the season. Up to date. Charlotte is in first place in the Circuit League winning 5 games and losing 1. Everett is in third place winning 2 and losing 3 games. When Charlotte met Ever- ett before, it was a rough game using football tactics all over the floor. The probable lineup for the Orioles will be as follows: B. Mohre and D. Moore forwards; M. Mason, center; W. Holmes and R. Derby guards. Glee Club Sponsors Dance With Miss Elaine Meyer in charge, the girls’ glee club spon- sored a dance. Friday. January 11. Chaperons for the evening were Mr. Huston. Miss Meyer. Mr. Am- aden. and Mrs. Weymouth. Here and There Slip covers, for the chair and sofa in the teachers' room on the third floor, are l eing made by the Home Ec. 6 girls. The girls have washed the walls and they are pre- paring to paint them. The band is still in need of bass and string players. If anyone is in terested see Mr. Powell. American novels about teen- agers. doctors, teachers home life. etc., are to be read by Miss Wells' English 10 class, in an at- tempt to understand the American scene in a better, more informed manner. KNIVES TIN WARE K UTSCHE’S GLASSWARE CHIMES Watch Our Windows for NEW SPRING JEWELRY W. E. WRIGHT Jewelry - Gifts Basketball Bounce Sponsored by F. H. A. Hotdogs Chocolate Milk Featured; Hussey as General Chairman The F. H. A. sponsored the Bas- ket Ball Hop” after the Grand Ledge game in the old gym. Hot dogs, chocolate milk, and mixed pop were sold. General chairman. Melody Hussey, plunned the following committees: tickets. Dorothy Moore. Barbara Boyd. Virginia Royston. Marie Curry. Mary I ou Simon, and Margaret McNamara; records. Bonnie Webb. Betty Shoemaker, Yvonne Scutt, Virginia Wilber; food. Virginia Wilber. Phyllis Joppie. Barbara Parr. Margaret McNamara. Mar- gery Wilmore, Eilene Tanner. Shirley Hicks; decorations. Betty Kodeman. Barbara Boyd. Shirley Hicks. Rosemary Wilber, Lucille Wilmore; refreshments. Bonnie Azeltine. Connie Alfonso. Naomi Betty, and Alida Van Dorpe. At a skating party Thursday. January 24 the F. H. A. were guests of the F. F. A. Barbara Parr has been elected as publicity chairman. Eaton County Savings Bank CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY SCHWEGLER SELECT FOOD ICE CREAM Saddle Oxfords The Most Popular School Shoe Plenty of Them ☆ ☆ ☆ Another shipment Just in of Military Boots All Sizes Fred Murray Co. BETWEEN THE BANKS BE MY VALENTINE iE BLACK VOLUME 20 Jesse Stuart Tells Of Life Noted Southern Novelist And Poet Speaks to Teachers At County Institute Do you remember The Split Cherry Tree. which is studied in sophomore literature classes? It is the story of a mountain boy whose father went to school with a gun to see why the teacher had kept his son after school. The author of this story is Jesse Stuart who spoke at baton Rapids at the teacher’s institute held February 5. Although born and bred in the backhills of Kentucky. Jesse Stu- art has become a well-known and popular author. His latest book. ' Tups For Private Tussie. is now being filmed by M. G. M. This l ook has been published in six differ- ent countries other than the Unit- ed States. To be published next month is his new book Foretaste I of Glory which tells of the scare the South received when northern lights suddenly appeared in the southern slates. As a youngster. Mr. Stuart said | he attended a country school and was very proud when he learned to write his name. In his home he always enjoyed reading books of which the Bible was one. Nov- els were not allowed, nor were decks of cards, although his father was not particularly religious. His father was a school trustee ______________ THE CHARHIAN CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14. 1946 GIRL RESERVE DANCE FEB. 15 ISSUE 8 F. F. A. Gets Underway Back Row—left to right—D. Furu, E. Bobcik. L. Kerekes. V. Scutt. R. Weaver, J. Frey. P. McLane, E. Kelly, B. Greenshield� . D. Gams. Second Row—left to right—I. Tharp. D. Adams, C. Tharp, w. Wright. S. Haigh, L. Bergman. D. Medccff, H. Smutts. C. Dowker. C. Wright. Front Row—left to right—Mr. Blight. M. Ells. H. Cherry. H. Langmaack. V. Royston, D. Hice. C. Weaver, E. Furu, R. Archer. Whittaker Learns Hard Way, Even Education Two Weeks in Sixth Grade Satisfied Zest for School In his talk February 7, Lt. James C. Whittaker related to Charlotte high students, his har- rowing experience of twenty-one for twenty years and was glad to I days on a life-raft, have his son in school even though As he said in his talk, he learn- he himself could neither read nor I ed everything the hard way which write more than to sign his name, also applies to his education. His Later the boy entered high school only formal schooling covered a after a trying examination. In period of two weeks in the sixth grade after which he decided “to stop wasting time and get a job. Learning to speak correctly was an accomplishment which he ob- tained by listening to other people and other education Continued on Page 4 Silhouettes Are Made Mrs. Wildern's art class has been making silhouettes of all sorts of animals and birds. The first ones are just copies. Her class will be making them this week. The 8ilouettes are adjusted the size of the paper. Bible Study Class Class Plans to Vary Activities Throughout Year Mrs. Kiplinger’s Bible study class had two visitors last week. On Monday. February 3. Dr. Na- dal. of Olivet, spoke to the class. His speech was about the transla- tion of the Bible from the original Greek version to the King James version and the modern transla- tions. He told many interesting Joyce Denison, WayneHolmes, Head ’46 Class Top Ten Active in Sports, Student Council, Clubs, Music and Plays Topping the class of 46 in scho- lastic honors are Joyce Denison, valedictorian, and Wayne Holmes, salutatorian. with averages of 3.77 and 3.75. The highest average pos- sible is straight A throughout the four years of high school, which would give an average of 4.00. Joyce started in Charlotte schools in the sixth grade and has partici- pated in many school activities. She is a mem- ber of the Girl Re- serves. Footlighteers. and is Editor-In-Chief of the Charhian. Her favorite sports are skating, tennis, and bicycling. Joyce is interest- Future Farmers to Have in music and dramatics and Elimination Contest Soon mayo, has lived in Charlotte all his life. He partici- Parliamentary Procedure, Speeches, Demonstrations to Be Events Many activities are being carried out by the F.F.A. for their program of work. Under recreation, the boys play basketball with other schools. Up-to-date the team is doing a good job. Next Tuesday night. February 19, the team will play Bellevue on their own home court. Seed potatoes and garden seeds pates in basketball, track, tennis, and cross country, and he is also a member of the Hi-Y. __ Wayne s plan after graduating is to go to college. Completing the list of the highest ten are Marian Cheney. Bonnie Durbin. Keith Frey. John Gardner, Roberta Garvey. Robert Packard. ... , . . Cleone Smith, and Susan Stucky. are also being sold. The seed pota- All have averages above 3 16 loes are certified seed and were Marian Cheney has been a local raised in the upper part of Mlchi- resident all her life. She belongs gan. They have sold 1000 pounds to the Glee club. Girl Reserves, and hope to have more orders. Footlighteers and the G. A. A. Her The certified garden seeds are favorite sport is football, came from, from the harm Bureau at Lansing. Moving from Lansing in her the world around him. Lt. Whit- There is a contest among the boys genior year. Bonnie Durbin has taker said, ou can accomplish as to who sells the largest amount, taken nart in manv neHviHos to as much by not going to school. The sale has been going for three Contlnu“ on fw ‘ but it is much harder. weeks and will last till the boys ------------------ Before entering the service, he are notified to stop. Already the r :rl was a building contractor. Flying sales amount is over $150.00 and is serves to oponsor _ c . was his hobby for fourteen years climbing higher each day. Hearts Harmony Dance Has I WO speakers before the war and since he has The annual elminination contest The Girl Reserves are sponsoring two army planes in his possession. I with chapters from Olivet. Grand Although Capt. Rickenbacker i Ledge, Eaton Rapids. Sunfield and hopes to make him a labor rela- Vermontville, is to lie held at tions man with Eastern Airlines. Charlotte on February 27. The Lt. Whittaker wants to take it event will include speeches, demon- easy and enjoy his new Ford. An- strations. and parliamentary pro- other job is also awaiting him as cedure. The demonstrations will vice-president of Cro-Micron Pro include the care of livestock; I type will be used, cess Research Corporation at; speech pertaining to agriculture. Another plan for this organization Jackson Heights. New York. j while parliamentary procedure will is an attendance contest. The los- At present, he is on a nine j he in charge of the judge. The re- ing side will sponsor a party invit months’ tour and thinks it is too glottal contest will be on March 6. ing some boys’ organization. The long. He stated that he enjoyed We have many boys who partici- party is planned to take place in things about different passages of, talking to high school groups be pated in the contest last year and the early part of March. The first the Bible. cause there are so many know-it- plan to go farther this year,” re- week in March will bring about the On Wednesday. February 6. Rev. alls In the audience and he likes j ported Mr. Blight. | Girl Reserve assembly. No long the dance February 15 after the game. Although no orchestra will be present the P. A. system will be in use. Pop and hot dogs will be on sale. The admission price will be $.15. Because of the holiday. Valentine’s Day. decorations of this Mi Connell began instructions in! to start them thinking, choral readings, as the class is to Inevitable , says Lt. Whittaker participate in Lenten services later, of a future war. “and possibly one He started with nonsensical poems the United States will lose.” In so the class would understand the spite of his lack of optimism method clearly and the period end- about the country, he is glad to ed with the reading of a serious be here to see what will happen, poem. He felt that they did quite well for their first attempt. Eaton Rapids here tomorrow nite. Student Council Meets plays will be used but just short sketches, says assembly chairman. Venice Parr. President Betty Montgomery re- in the last meeting held by the. student council Thursday. January I ports that the Girl Reserves donat- 31 the information was given out ed $5.00 to the Infantile Paralysis that the new sound system in the Fund. They also gave their ser- old gym would l� e completed Fri- vices by taking tickets at the All day, February 8. | Star basketball game. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK _______ $ (Membcrf Est 1921) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ................ Jeanette Martens Managing Editor .............. Joyce Taylor Editor-in-Chief .............. Bonnie Durbin Sports Editor ................ Mary Sanders Alumni Editor ................ Earlene Wells Exchange Editor .............. Harold Marsh Business Manager ................ Keith Frey Circulation Manager .......... Dixie I ee Aid Treasurer ....................... Keith Frey Advertising Manager .... Norma Parent Faculty Adviser .............. Winifred Wells Reporters ....Anna Aseltine. Shirley Briggs. Ronald Brown. Marian Cheney. Portia Craven. Joyce Denison. Carolyn Field. Don Hice, Lila Larsen. June Lerch. Elaine Mohre, Joan Parker, Cleone Smith, Susan Stucky. Why, Euen Back In Chaucer's Day There are three theories of the origin of St. Valentine's Day, but none of them has been proved. St. Valentine was a Saint and martyr who lived in the third century. Nothing is known of his life. February 14 was set aside as his saint's day. It is believed that St. Valentine was selected for the sweetheart’s Saint be- cause his name. Valentine, means a lover. Some have thought that it is a day for lov- ers because the birds were said to have mated on St. Valentine's Day. The last and most thought of reason for this event is that St. Valentine’s Day fell on the Roman festival of Luperealia. At this fes- tival young men’s and women’s names were placed in a box and later drawn out in pairs. Throughout the year they were to exchange presents and be each other's Valentines. This festival is known to have extended back to the Chaucer period as both Chaucer and Shake- speare refer to it. Later only the men gave the women pre- sents. These presents were called valentines. This custom has changed in United States so much that all ages exchange valentines, but is still primarily a holiday for lovers. Hats Off To Them Accurate and dependable work are the words that ring through the library as the members of the librarian staff get underway, perform- ing their various duties. There is straight- ening shelves, cataloguing books, checking attendance sheets, arranging magazines, re- placing chairs, and the most important, hand- ling of the circulation. And oh yes. picking up gum and candy wrappers! Don't you agree the librarians are busy, doing these many duties that must be done in order to main- tain a library that is quiet, clean, and orderly and a place in which to find specific infor- mation? Their most important task, however, is giving assistance in finding books, or infor- mation. They are glad to help you. especially glad to help you learn to know the library so you can use it by yourself. Hats off to the librarian and her helpers. Stolen Stuff Junior: Ma! Ma! A big truck just ran over Pa and knocked him all over the - - • -.” Mother: Junior, how many times have I told you not to talk about such things.’’ From the Lakeview Crystal He failed in English, flunked in chemistry. They heard him softly hiss. ‘I'd like to catch the guy who said That ignorance is bliss.’ ” VALENTINE V is for the valentine you sent me. A is for the answer that I gave. L is for the love I feel for you. dear. I Is for the interest I crave. N is for the notes we write each other. T is for the times we have together. I is for your image that I cherish. N is for your name lock- ed in my heart. E is for the evenings we’re together. And dearest don't you ever let us part. T is for the dates that you have asked me. A is for the arms around me tight. Y is for the youth we’ll always have dear. And may you never vanish from my sight. Spwd Limit .7.7 Have you received any broken bones lately? You are lucky if you haven't. The way people go through the halls would give an outsider the impression that the building was on fire, and the students had about a hundred things to do before it collapsed. Even the teachers are afraid to venture out into the halls be- tween periods. For them it’s suicide to risk being trampled to death under the feet of the onrushing students. There’s no reason to speed around the corridors in this very uncivilized manner. There is plenty of time between each hour, four whole minutes to be exact, for you to get to your next class. Even if it is nec- essary for you to go to your locker, you would still have plenty of time. Please, let’s keep that speed limit a little lower, huh? ? ? The Best Memory System Forget each kindness that you do as soon as you have done it: Forget the praise that falls to you the moment you have won it: Forget the slander that you hear l efore you can repeat it; Forget each slight, each spite, each sneer wherever you may meet it. Remember every kindness done to you whate’er its measure: Rt-member praise by others won and pass it on with pleasure: Remember every promise made and keep it to the letter: Remember those who lend you aid and be a grateful debtor. Remember all the happiness that comes your way in living; Forget each worry and distress, be hopeful and forgiving: Remember good, remember truth, remember heaven’s above you; And you will find through age and youth, that many hearts will love you. F. E. Lindley attorney-at-law San Diego. California Taken from the Appleblossom Mt. Pleasant. Michigan Roving Reporter One day wrhen I was wandering down the halls. I became curious to know what some of my brilliant classmates do on Friday night. Some of the replies were as follows: George Stucky: I ram around” with the gang and often go to the Armory in Lansing. Chuck Weaver: I play in the game and then go directly home to bed (so he says). Eileen Pundik: I take Omie” to the dance following the game. Norma Snyder and Mary Jane Webb: We come to the game and then try to dig up a party afterwards. Jack Martin: After seeing the game. I retire early in order to be rested for Saturday night. Caroline Field: If not slaving at the telephone office. I meet Virginia—(or could it be she waits for Rich to come down). Mary Sanders: Until recently when the darn draft took Vern, we went to the games. Gab Stuff What would you do if you got home and found the door locked? This is only one of ’ Gusto's worries. Why does Jack Smith make a practice of bothering Mrs. Lipsey every fourth hour? Where did Helen Buinford get her birthday present—Could it be from her one and only? Say—don’t Venice, Jack, Barb, and Glennn make a gruesome foursome? To whom does Banfield write a book report during study—or is it a letter? Congratulations to Norma Parent on another conquest. Say Betty W.. you had better be a little more careful when you go down stairs. The next time you might break your neck. Don't Mary and Elaine know how to make cqffee? Roaring in for a Landing Buzz-buzz! Here they come! Y’ep. you guess- ed it—C. H. S. has some “buzz boys” and gals Of the various hobbies of the students in our halls of learning, flying rates high. Among the lads and lassies who fly, the following have made their solo flights: Ray- mond Archer. John Beverly, Marian Cheney. Albert Foster. Roberta Garvey. Dale Loveland. Douglas Mulholland, Robert Shaull. and Floyd Vtymouth. who rates high with twenty-three solo hours. Those flying dual are Wendell Rip- ley. Bob Packard, and Bob White. All solo students agree that their first ride ami lesson is a great thrill, but oh. when they solo. It was staled by one Hot Shot Charlie that the feeling of being so alone really pops out the first time you open that throttle for the take-off. then sudenly begin rising, higher and higher. But seriously, flying is a wonderful exper- ience. It broadens one’s scope as well as de- velops judgment and co-ordination., so let’s look to the future whether or not we can fly. Boners Mrs. Kiplinger. Have you ever heard of anyone making love to his doctor? I have! Hear! Hear! (for girls only) What was it that Mr. Amaden was so willing to give in- structions in at forty cents an hour awhile back ? From some of Miss Wells compositions and literature papers: James Fenimore Cooper wrote. “The Dear Slayer . He was a large medium sized man. A mead hall is a place where worries sleep. Wliat was that picture that Mr. Grindall held up for his physics class pertaining to sound waves? When Mrs. Kiplinger told her Bible stu- dents to come prepared with their equipment. Bill Casey asked. “Can I bring my blanket? I'm a 'Holy-Roller'. Miss Holmes asked the Girl Reserves if (hey would be interested in selling Christmas seals at Easter time. How now? It seems there was a slight argument in Mr. Huston's biology class as to whether or not carbon dioxide could l e obtained from a well by lowering a pail to bring it up. Jac- quelyn Y'und solved the problem by stating But they didn't have modern conveniences when Mr. Huston was a young man. Was her face red! Those Revealing Facts For the past week the journalism students have been running to and fro asking people all sorts of questions about their lives. It’s not because they were trying to be personal, but because they were attempting to dig up facts tor their personality sketches, which were judged and sent in to the Quill and Scroll contest. The sketches had to contain no: less than eight hundred words. The three sent in were Joyce Taylor's. Joyce Denison’s, and Susan Stucky's. Winner’s name will be published in the next Quill and Scroll magazine. ORANGE 6. BLACK Page 3 Gobelites Win i Over Vikings C.H.S. Romps Past Everett 48-25, in Capital Circuit Game Charlotte Orioles once again de- feated the Everett Vikings 48-25 in a rough and tumble basketball game Friday. February 1, at Ev- erett. Charlotte started out front to see the score at the end of the first quarter 16-8. and from there on the team increased the score at every period. The Vikings played a good ball game, but could not hit the bas- ket and could not stop the Orioles' scoring power. Titus was the outstanding play- er for Everett; he was in there fighting at all times. Don Moore was the Oriole high point man using the pivot shots with good help from the team. Line up for the teams was: Charlotte Everett Mohre F Bnkovoy Moore F Moore Foster C Titus Holmes G Sprague Derby G Christensen Up to the present Charlotte stands in the conference with six victories and two defeats, while Everett now has won two and lost five of their games. Two of these defeats are credited to the Orioles. Second team Orioles overtook Everett's second by a score of 25-13. Russell Santee was high point man of the game with a fighting score of nine points to his credit. G.A.A. Starts Bowling The G. A. A. started a bowling tournament on February 7. Teams representing different grades will bowl against each other for seven weeks. At the end of that time, the team with the highest tofal score will be awarded individual Mason Bull Dogs Win Over Orioles Opponents Play Defensive; Place First In Conference Orioles played Mason Friday February 8. on the Mason court. The vl -tory resulted for Mason with 15-13. They played a strictly defensive game. This placed the Bulldogs in first place in the Cap- itol Circuit Conference. The Or- ioles' two top men. Mohre and Moore, were successfully guarded by Ware and Benedict of Mason, and they failed to score except for one field goal by Mohre. Holmes and Pierce tied for high points with 8 credited to each. Pierce also dropped the winning basket in the ring after a 13-13 tie. The score at the first quarter was 1-1. at the half. 6-5 with Ma- son leading. In the third quarter. 11-10 with Charlote leading and finally the score of 15-13. The line-up wras as follows: Mason Charlotte Hamlin F Moore Pierce F Mohre Wheeler C Foster Ware G Derby Benedict G Holmes Flash ! ! ! Ionia vs Charlotte Tuesday February 12 resulted with a victory for Charlotte. The final score was 62-30. The game was played on Charlotte's court. Sec- ond team scores were 16 for Ionia and 46 for Charlotte. pins. The girl with the highest individual score in both junior and senior high will be given a G. A .A. letter. For information on bowling contact Pat Dean. Charlotte Takes First Place Indoor Track Meet at State At the indoor track meet which was held Feb. 9. at Michigan State college. Charlotte placed first in sprint medley relay. There were nineteen events consisting of all college competition, except for the eighteenth event which was for high school students. The l oys who entered the relay were Ray mond Radee who ran the 440. Bob White, 220; Charles Weaver. 220; and Bob Mohre. running the half mile. The track meet started at 8:00 at the Jenison field house last Saturday night. The schools which competed In this relay were Char- lotte taking first place; Lansing Eastern, second; East Lansing, third; Ann Arbor, fourth; Lansing Sexton, fifth; and I ansing Ever- ett. sixth. Orioles to Battle Islanders Friday. February 15. the Char- lotte Orioles will battle with the Eaton Rapids Islanders on tho Charlotte court. The Orioles won the first contest with them by a score of 42-20. Eaton Rapids does not place in the con- ference standings but this is the kind of game to really watch. The probable follows: line-up will be as Moore F Ledergerber Foster C Page Mohre F Kapff Holmes G Wolf Derby G Hovery Orioles to Meet Howell On Highlander’s Court Opponents Stand Third in Contest; Floor to Their Advantage Friday. February 15 the Char- lotte basketeers will Journey to Howell to play the Highlanders on their home court. Although the Orioles downed Howell 46-34 earlier in the season. Howell now stands third in the conference rating. Coach Gobel reports that the Highlanders are liable to prove tough, because of the ad- vantage of playing on their home court. The probable line-up for Howell will be as follow's; Brogan. Schulthels. Carroll, Bennett; and for Charlotte: Derby, Mohre. Moore, Holmes, and Coach is hop- ing that Mason will be back in time for the game. The second team game starts at 7:00 o'clock sharp; the first team game, at 8:00 o'clock. Charlotte Seconds Nip Mason, Feb. 8 Playing Mason February 8. the second team came out with flying colors with a grand score of 36-20. With team work, and co-ordin- ation. the Orioles wrere able to stay ahead all through the game, by the baskets made by C. Math- ews and R. Radee. The boys dis- played the best team work of the whole season. SHELDEN LUMBER CO. ★ ★ CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS — FUEL DELICIOUS HOT CARAMEL FUDGE Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo SCHWEGLER SELECT FOOD ICE CREAM LOAFERS... Always Right Always Popular $4.95 $5.95 ] I I (p E S |or fKc entire jamilij MeGKATH-DeFOE 4 0.. 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Robert Packard moved to the city from Greenville in the fourth grade. He takes part in football, tennis, track, and basketball. Cleone Smith started in the local school as a freshman. She took part in the junior play and is an avid football fan. She is a rural student and a member of the Girl Reserves. Susan Stucky. secretary of the student council, came to Charlotte from Lansing, in the sixth grade. She is an active member of the Footlighteers and Girl Reserves. Miss Fisher Returns to School Miss Mattie Fisher was called home on January 10. When she arrived there she found her mother seriously ill. She had the flu and left her l ed too soon which resulted in a relapse, which developed into pneumonia and pleurisy. She re- sides in Dryden. Mich. Miss Fisher came back to teach her classes on February 4. FOR EASTER GIFTS SACHETS - NEW STATIONERY W. E. WRIGHT Jewelry - Gifts JESSE STUART Continued from Pnge 1 high he was put on the football team in spite of the fact that he knew nothing of the game. During a competitive game, the coach told the lad to take out a certain man on the opposing team, so he did exactly as he was told for which his team was penalized forty yards. While still in high school, he began writing poetry and showed it to no one but his Fnglish teach- er who encouraged him. Starting out with only thirty dollars, he decided to attend col- lege. Although he knew s-areely anything about such institutions, he finally managed to enter Lin- coln Memorial College. During his years there his mother sacrificed to send him two one-dollar bills and he worked at different jobs to keep eating one meal a day. Later he taught a country school, doing such a good job that he was offered the principalship of his home town high school. At the end of the year the school board felt they needed a more dignified man for the position be- cause Mr. Stuart was in the habit of wearing a lumber-jacket on the main street. Of the northern schools. Mr. Stuart says there is more money available for them and the teach- ers have better education than in the South. Jesse Stuart has seen service in the Navy and is now honorably discharged. Teachers Enjoy Meeting In the high school library, a fa- culty meeting was held Monday evening. February 4. Teachers were given instructions similar to those given to the stu- dents on how' to use the library. A contest wras given with the teachers divided into two groups. They were given lists of the library material, to see who could find it first. Prizes of lollipops wrere given without discrimination. They were very co-operative, and Mrs. Iaucli stated. “The teachers seemed to enjoy themselves and were quick to catch on how the library is run. P.T.A. To Honor Founder At Dinner February 18 All the P. T. A. groups in Char- lotte will join in celebrating Founder’s Day. Monday. February 18. This meeting will be a dinner at the Grange hall at 7:00 p. m., in honor of Mrs. Charles Hamilton who started the first P. T. A. group in Charlotte. Dr. Clyde Campbell, of Michigan State College, will be the speaker cf the evening. He is head of the placement bureau and professor in the school of education. Basketball in New Gym Provides Noon Hour Fun Noon hour recreation in the new gym for the past few weeks has been basketball. The teams are playing in a league and the mem- bers were chosen from the boys who eat their lunch in study hall. There are three junior high teams W'hose name are Midgets. Raiders, and Giants. Wildcats. Wolves Whirland and Flashes are the four •enior high teams in the league. Standings are as follows: Junior high won l08t Giants 2 0 Midgets 1 1 Raiders 0 2 Senior high won lost Wolves 1 0 Wildcats 1 1 Flashes 1 1 Whirlwind 0 1 Boys who do not play basketball, box and wrestle during the noon hour. PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE - JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES - DUPONT PAINT WASHING LUBRICATION MEET YOUR FRIENDS ATLAS TIRES AT BATTERIES MURL IRENE’S Baum’s Standard GROCERIES • MEATS Service and COFFEE SHOP Phone 9177 503 E. Henry LUMBER - COAL PHONE No. 9 Arc you a little girl, who wants a little curl Right in the middle of your forehead? If this is you, there’s one thing to do; Don’t scream, just visit Pauline. PAULINE’S BEAUTY SALON Phone 1M00 ((RANGE BLACK THE CHARHIAN” VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28. 1946 ISSUE 9 Board of Education Enjoys Party by Teachers’ Club A Look Ahead March 1—Home Talent Assem- bly. March 1—Hastings, there. March 5—Junior high basketball. March 6-7-8—Basketball Tour- nament First Week in March—Girl Re- serves Assembly (extra spe- cial talent featured?) March 14—Magician (another one of those super lyceums) March 22—The Woman's Club will furnish entertainment for us again March 29—Journalism Carnival. The teachers' club of Charlotte entertalued the Hoard of Educa- tion on Valentine day. February 14. It took place at the Masoni Temple commencing at 6:30 and ending at approximately 9:30.1 There was a litle difficulty In de- ciding where to hold it as it was | first scheduled to be at the Country Club, but because of heavy snow fall, the final decision was to hold It at the Masonic Temple. The attractive decorations werel valentines. The tables were dec-1 orated with carnations, snapdrag- ons. flanked by rose tapers in crystal vases. The program was introduced by Mr. Gohel. president of the teach- ers' club who extended the hearty welcome to the lioard members. Mr. Huston was toastmaster. Mr. Powell played twro selections. “Notturno’ by Grieg. ‘The Man I Ix ve, by Gershwin. Robert Carr. '30, was the speak- er for the evening. His topic was Argosy of the Amycus. It was the story of the ship which he served on in the South Pacific. He told in a Jocular fashion about his war experiences. Back row: K. Frey. I. Thar� ). R. Brown, H. Sumerix, G. Stucky, R. Caster. Center row: J. Smith, B. Bryan, R. Joppie, G. Sparks, F. Weymouth. Seated: w Holmes. J. Gardner, R. Packard. Mr. Paajanen. Valentine Dance Enjoyed by Students With an improved P. A. system furnishing the music. Charlotte and Eaton Rapids students danced at the Hearts in Harmony Hall, which was sponsored by the Girl Reserves. Small hearts were placed on the wall, and long strips of red crepe paper were draped from the ceiling lights. Hot dogs and pop were sold in the hall during the dance which took place in the girls’ gym after the game. February 16. F. F. A. Receives Reward For Farming Program Charlotte Chapter Rates “Good In Sears’ Contest Art Class Begins Work On Third Project Dance Sponsored by Hi-Y Music for the Hi-Y dance. Friday. February 22 was furnished by the new public address system. The dance started at 8:30 p. m. and end- ed at 11:30 p. m. Those selling tic- kets were Harry Sumerix. Jack Smith, and Hob Joppie. The pop was handled by Bob Casler and Bruce Bryan, chairman. John Gard- ner announced. Miss Taffee, Miss Del Favero and Mr. and Mrs. Ron- ald Brown. Sr., were chaperons. Depending upon future plans the Hi-Y would like to sponsor a sha- dow dance. Band Will Be Active In Various Future Events A set of tympani or kettle drums has been added to the band equip- ment recently. The band is going to sponsor a dance during the tournament. March 9. The next event on their calendar will Ik the solo and ensemble con- test. Next comes the Olivet festival to be held on April 23 this year and then Charlotte's annual Hand Bounce which takes place May 10. The hand's big journey for the year will he to the Holland Tulip Festival. Saturday. May 19. A check for $23.00 was given to the F.F.A. Chapter from the Sears Roebuck Foundation. The reward was for their supervised farming program, which completed its final report as of January 1. The chap- ters were rated excellent, good, fair, and poor. The Charlotte F. F. A. Chapter was given as good”. The first and second F. F. A. basketball teams played the Belle- vue chapter. Wednesday February 20. The first team’s score was 40 to 19 in Bellevue’s favor and the second team’s score was 20 to 15 in favor of Bellevue. Mr. Blight suggested that the students question the F. F. A. hoys to find out why the scores for the C. H. S. were so low. Father Beahan Addresses World History Class Father Beahan. of the St. Mary's church, addressed the members of the world history classes. Monday. February 10. His topic was on the Reformation. He said that Pope I-eo XII. head of the Roman Cath- olic church at that time, did not realize the result of the incident when Martin Luther broke aw'ay from the Catholic church. After breaking away he formed what is now called the Lutheran church, similar in some repsects to the Catholic church. All students enjoyed Father Bcahan's address very much. Lawrence Marvin. '35. flew his brother-in-law's plane, from New Hudson and landed at Charlotte. Sunday. February 17. He visited with Bob Burnett. '37. who has re-enlisted in the Navy. Plan to Demonstrate Ability By Original Drawings Under the direction of Mrs. Wil- dern, the advanced art class is working on its third project. Early in the fall the students began working on a scene in black and white showing the hos- pital. They went to the hospital and sat on the lawns to make their sketches. Using water col- ors. they painted a scene of trees l ehind the school. Since late in the last semester, they have been working on a picture with chalks. They are copying this from a pic- ture of their own choice. The students come to class, ar- range their own work, get their needed materials and proceed to work. This class was chosen from the group of art students last year, and they show great ability. Throughout the rest of the year. Mrs. Wildern hopes that they will be able to do more work in black and white, using original ideas. Also she hopes it will be possible to work with ink in making etch- ings. Clergy Sponsor Chapel Hour Glee Club to Sing at Serv- ices; Bible Class to Assist With Choral Reading Beginning March 11. five Lenten chapel services will be held Mon- day mornings for thirty minutes. Consisting of a prayer, two hymns, a scripture readings, special num- bers. and a short talk, these pro- grams will lie sponsored by the Charlotte Ministerial Association and the high school Bible study class. The glee club will participate in the services and Mrs. Kiplinger's Bible class will do some choral reading. Stage decoration will also be planned by that class. Rev. McConnell. Rev. McLachlan. Rev. Hayter. Rev. Father Beahan. i and Rev. Beckett will speak during I these chapel services. Their sub- jects will be Christ, the Man; Christ, the Teacher; Christ, the | Prince of Peace; Christ, the Cruci- J field; and Christ, the Living One. Glee Club Sings At Various Churches The girl's glee club sang at the j Congregational church. Sunday. ( February 7. Their selection was Lift Thine Eyes” from the ora- torio Elijah” by Mendelssohn. 1 Their next appearance will lie at the Methodist church. Sunday. Feb- ruary 24. A double quartette, composed of Geraldine Face. Barbara Lewellyn. Jean Leach. Margaret McNamara, Barbara Boyd. Mary Smith. Mary Green, and Donna Livingston, sang at the Woman’s Club. February 8. They sang To You by Speaks. When Song is Sweet” by Sans- Souci. Bonnie Durbin sang a solo, Sweet Song of Long Ago by Charles. Marian Cheney is the accompan- istist for Miss Meyer this semes- ter. — A Little Make Up, Please The Foot ligh tee rs held their meeting February 19. The program I was on stage make-up with Mary Sanders in charge. She showed how Maxine Dillin could be made up to look like an older woman. Karl Gearhart tried out and was voted into membership. The Alumni Do It Donald Grier. '42. is home. Virginia Shaw. '45. and Colleen Royston. '45. are attending a beau- ty college at LanRing. Marion Ball. '45. is taking a short course of home economics at Michigan State college. Phyllis Hack. '45. is to be mar- ried Sunday. March 3, to Douglas Fletcher. Wedding bells rang recently for Ed. Dunning. '44. and Carla Far- rier, '45. Hi-Y Adds to Treasury Bible Class, PLAN ON THE CARNIVAL ATTEND THE TOURNAMENT Page 2 ORANGE BLACK ______________________________ (Member ) Est. I92T) JS$0G ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF I'ublisher .................. Joyce Taylor Managing Editor ............. Bonnie Durbin Editor-in-Chief ............ Marian Cheney Sports Editor ............... Cleone Smith Alumni Editor ............... Portia Craven Exchange Editor .............. Sue Stocky Business Manager ............. Keith Frey Circulation Manager ......... Ronald Brown Advertising Manager ........ Shirley Briggs Ass't Advertising Mgr........ Harold Marsh Adviser ...................... Miss Wells Reporters...Dixie Lee Aid. Anna Aseltine. Joyce Denison, Carolyn Field. Don Hice, Lila Larsen. June Lerch. Elaine Mohre. Jeanette Martens. Norma Parent. Joan Parker. Mary Sanders. Earlene Wells. Stop and Think Lent. It’s not just a word, it's a tradition of forty days when we give up something we cherish most, go to church, and when spirits of the past as well as our own are re-united with God through Jesus. Ash Wednesday, on March 6. marks the first day of Lent. The day is called Ash Wednesday because of an old custom in the medieval church when the people who were faithful marked a cross on their foreheads with ashes. These ashes came from the burned palms from the Sunday before. Lent should be observed by everyone. It is set aside for us to think about the suffering and death of Jesus. We should also try to understand the sacrifice and suffering He went through. This is our opportunity to deepen our own spiritual feeling. Too Many Dates? Ivook! Did you see my report card! Oh 1 didn't get anything lower than a D. Yes. that is what too many of us are saying these days. The trouble with nearly all of us is that, we can't stay home at night because we have a date with the gang (or maybe the ‘Heart- throb’). We couldn't miss going to the game, the good movie, or even the club meeting if there is nothing else to do (except study), could we. kids? We say we’ll study all the harder tomorrow night to make up for last night, but when it comes around we’re just too tired to study, and off we trot to bed. We’ll get up early in the morning and study, but the next morning we just didn’t hear the old alarm. Did we? Or did we? Our teachers do have an interest in our marks, but they can’t study for us. They must have our co-operation. Let's try to improve our marks in the weeks to come. It’s only for our own good. It’s Just Around the Comer Yea. Charlotte! Of course every one will be out there pulling for our team at the tourna- ment this year, but there’s one thing we should put into practice, and that is courtesy to other teams. So far this year our manners have been swell. There will be four teams here at once, and every one will have its own team to cheer for. so even if we don’t agree with them, let’s show them Charlotte high has courtesy and respect at all times. See you at the tournament. In buying a gift. I try to find one pleasing to the future owner, but most of all I keep in mind the puny wallet of the donor. Petoskey Hi-Light And You Are My Ideal What is your ideal date? Or are you w’ary of such things? Some sharp lads and lassies around school dream of such things as: “Maggie Dobbratz: I think of something with red hair and a good technique! (1 won- der who he could be). Mary Lou Terwilliger says. “Just give me a man who is tall, black haired, broad shouldered, and who. but def- initely. can sing. I also require all my men to have “I. D. bracelets so that I can wear them, too. Sam Spagnuolo says. I want her big and fat so I know someone is there. The only response from Harold Marsh w'as. “Tall and slim with all the added attractions. Hubba. hubba! Sally Hale likes her dates tall. She added. “He definitely must not be foolish, because I want him to match my personality. Yvonne Thuma com- mented that he must like to do the same things that she liked to do (hubba hubba)’ must lie polite, considerate, and must know how to talk, along with other things. Do You Knou Your Songs This story takes you on a musical journey. The person who fills in the most blanks correctly with the names of a song will re- ceive five tickets to the journalism carnival. All entries must be turned in to Marian Chen- ey or Miss Wells not later than March 7. Any- one is eligible except journalism students. At ...... My .................. had arrived. A telegram from ................ saying that he had finally landed. Upon finding out that ................ had six more months before release. I got the ................ The ...... When I suggested my living at the base, he said “No .................... No. That was the last word until he found an offer for a small bungalow on the beach, w'hich was simply ad- orable, especially by the ..... of the ........ Soon I was packed........... was hard to say. but Here . was much eas- ier. While .......... For ..................... To ................ I could hardly believe that I wras really on my way. Arriving in Chicago at .................... I encountered everyone from a ..................... ....... and Chief while changing sta- tions. The ....... and the .................... .... finally chugged .....in. When we got to Missouri. I began to wish that I had some one to ....................... because of an over- night stop. But I was satisfied when I receiv- ed a wire from Bill saying..................... ...... and that as long as wre live we must ...... be .......... Oh............................... was spent Deep ........................ traveling through the land of the As my ex- penses grew. I discovered that ................ ...... of .............. but with ......... and ...... I retained my faith. Puffing into Denver, the train was met by a large crowd, all singing .......... Be ...... ...... the .......... It seems a celebrity, a native of Denver, was arriving for a home- coming. As we entered California, the .............. Blues over took me. and it amused me to think that it would be Some .................... when we would meet again. Finally, I stepped off the train wondering. Do ....................? Looking around as I came to the end of my .................. I saw Bill ...... as he caught sight of me. We both thanked our ........ Stars as I whispered .... Glad ......................... After remaining ............... I finallv reached My ........ ...... with The ........ ......... How True This Is! Chuck Youngs— Wreck On The Highway Jeanette Martens—“My Guy’s Come Back” Donald Johansen—“Please Don’t Say No. Say Maybe” Irene Livingston—“I’m Making Believe” Ronald Brown— I Fall In Love Too Easily Joyce Taylor— I Wonder Who’s Kissing Him Now Ethel Van Goethem—“At Last Bob Mohre—“I Begged Her Venice Parr—“There Must Be a Way” Our Triitup Man Of course, everyone has come in contact with the coach of C. H. S., but there are some happenings that Coach Gobel has not made public, for instance when attending Alma College his ambition was not to be a coach but an engineer. When Coach was a jaunty junior at Alina he used to spend his weekends at Bud Lake fishing and hunting. On one of these occasions he attended a local dance. The “Charleston was the most popular dance at that time and Coach knew the “how . He and his little lady started dancing and lo and behold the crowd stopped dancing and watched the coach and his date get “hep”. At last we have found out why so many of the boys complain about physical fitness. It so happens that at one time Coach taught ac- robatics. While in high school and college Coach was very active in football and track. Many of the students wonder why he has such a habit of blushing when a woman or girl speaks to him. It seems that he is very shy around females. Some of his various experiences have been teaching chemistry and mathematics. Mr. Gobel is a family man with two child- ren. but bright and early every morning you can see him coming to school and acting as though he enjoys it very much. The Barefoot Boy Reflects This poem was left in the main office by a traveling man for the World Book Company in place of the usual calling card. Blessings on thee, curly locks. Bare-legged girl with bobby-socks! With thy red lips, redder still. Kissed by the drugstore on the hill, With thy peasant shawl on top And thy jaunty skirt a-flop. With thy heart that thrills with joy When thou hearest Frankie Boy Gargle thru a microphone; Thou art queen upon thy throne— Blessings on thee, little gal Would that I might be thy pal. O, for childhood such as this! (), for jive and juke-box bliss; O. for summer and exams. O. for mairzedoats and lambs; O. for nights with jitterbugs. O. for hep-cats cutting rugs! From my heart I give thee joy 1 was once a barefoot boy ; But they had no gals like you In the boyhood I lived thru. Now. I’m getting old and gray. Swing me—while I’m still OK!! The author of this poem. Major O. W. Cour- sey. is over seventy, but young appearing, as you have already detected from this poem. He is not a well-known poet, but believes any- one can write poetry if he just makes an effort. Major Coursey lives in the small town of Huron. South Dakota and travels around to schools within a certain radius, speaking to high school English classes and also in assemblies. See You in the Monies Mr. Powell .... Miss Taffee ... Mr. Paajanen .. Miss Del Favero Mr. Amaden .... Mrs. Taylor ... Mrs. Oberlin .... Mr. Huston .... Mr. Straw ..... Mr. Muma ...... Miss Meyer .... Mrs. Iauch .... Coach Gobel .... Miss Smith ... Mr. Blight .... Mr. Grindall .. ...... Kay Kayser Paulette Goddard .... Charles Boyer .... Lauren Bacall .... Frank Sinatra ...... Billy Burke .... Lana Turner .... Spencer Tracy .. Robert Bench ley ... Basil Rathbone Jeanette McDonald ... Marjorie Maine .... Sunny Tuffs Elizabeth Scott .... Van Johnson Sidney Greenstreet Who is without a love for music is without :i soul. Traverse City Black 6c Gold ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Orioles Beat Eaton Rapids Islanders Prove To Be Tough Competition Charlotte was victorious again February If , when they played Ea- ton Rapids here. The score during the first half was always close ami tied several times making a thrill- ing game The score at the half was 16-19 in favor of the Orioles. The Orange and Black boys final- ly shot ahead of their tough op- ponents leaving the score at the end 39-24. Charlotte’s high point men were B. Mohre and I). Moore. Wolfe and Alleo were Eaton Rapids' top men. Johansen took Foster’s place in the first half. The starting line up for Char- lotte was: B. Mohre. D. Moore. W. Holmes. D. Derby, and D. Johansen. Charlotte To Play Hastings, March I Charlotte will play its last game March 1 with Hastings and the game will bo there. Since it is the last game of the season, the students of Charlotte high school should support the team. All of the students that will be able to go. and see the game, will enjoy seeing it. The line-up for Charlotte will be the same as usual. Cheerleaders Climax Season Back row—Rita French, Ethel Van Goethem, Mary Lou Terwillifler. Front row—Joanne Willard. Carroll Tharp, Mildred Thompson. Yea! Team, Yea! This year the cheerleaders have been doing a grand job directing the yells in support of the team. They always are at the games either here or awfay. These six people have worked out new routines ia yells and have also presented variety in pep meetings. The cheerleaders have worked hard to help the team win as many games as possible. Harry Curran. '43. and Bruce Farr. '43. played in the band at the Eaton Rapids-Charlotte game, which was held here Friday. Feb- ruary 15. Ed Shamp recently passed his physical exam. Bruce Farr. '43. was married February 16 to Helen Mabel Keihl. of Brighton. District Tournament to Be Held on March 7, 8, 9 This year the district tournament will again be here on March 7, 8, and 9. All these games will start at 7:00. with the second game start- ing at 8:30. N. Luscombe and H. Yseheart will be the officials. The drawing for places takes place, Monday. Class B schools play March 7 and Class C on March 8. Saturday night. March 9. the win- ners of these four games will play in the finals and the winners will go to Albion for the regionals. Admission to these games will be $.30 for students and $.40 for adults, except the finals will cost $.50 for adults and $.30 for chil- dren. Thinclads Win Trophies Two new trophies have found their way into the show case of Charlotte High school. One of these was won. Febru- ary 9. in the Michigan State med- ley relay by Raymond Radee. Bob Mohre. Douglas White, and Charles Weaver. Next year Charlotte must de- fend the trophy. The first school to have it in its possession for three years, has the honor of keeping it. This trophy is spon- sored by the Downtown Coaches Association in Lansing. The second trophy is a baton which belongs here permanently. It’s a long round white roll with “Track Carnival. 1946. Sprint Medley Relay High School” in- scribed on it in green letters. BRACY’S GULF SERVICE GULF GAS AND OIL TIRES . BATTERIES - A.C. FUEL PUMPS RECAPPING and TIRE REPAIR SERVICE LUBRICATION - CAR WASHING 301 S. Cochran Ave. Phone 9164 Charlotte, Mich. 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The team looks to the crowds for support, and naturally they look to the girls. Often times, at a discussion among the team, they will remark on the way girls respond to the school spirit, and the way they back up the boys. There are certain ones, who, they feel sure, will not let them down and who are for them, win or lose. When Charlotte played against any other school and lost, was the answer to anyone's inquiry, “Char- lotte lost”? Or was it. We lost”? Sometimes when one’s own team loses the people look at it as if it were just another team w'hich they really wouldn't admit having any connection with. Is that team loy- alty? Among the girls chosen for the team queens were Joanne Willard. Dolores Michel. Joan Davids. Rita French, and Betty Montgomery. The one who was chosen by the team as a whole was Joan Davids. She was selected because the team felt she was an all round girl who had Ihe qualities of their Team Queen. Roger Gay. ’45. is home on leave and has visited school several times. Mary Jane Locke. '42. and Wayne Terwilliger, '42, both formerly in the armed services, were recently married. The Capitol City Circuit League had a shake-up last Friday night. February 22. Charlotte lost to Howell; Eaton Rapids won over Mason, and Everett lost to Grand Ledge; thus leaving the Orioles and the Bulldogs still tied for the cham- pionship. The final decision will come when Mason plays Howell. The present standings are as fol- lows : Mason ........ Charlotte ... Howell ...... Grand Ledge Eaton Rapids Everett ..... Victory Losses 6 3 7 3 5 4 4 5 3 6 3 7 Girls to Play Resurrection Saturday. March 2 is the date when the girl’s basketball team encounters the Resurrection squad from Lansing. The games will begin at 11:00 and will continue throughout the afternoon. interrupted only by the lunch which will be served by the 9th grade girls. Miss Smith states that they hope to make a return visit in the near future. F. H. A. Orders Pins On Thursday. February 21. the F. H. A. had a meeting. They dis- cussed having some type of party to which the F. F. A. boys might be invited. Pins are being ordered and they probably will be back in a month or less. Miss Taffee is in charge of the orders. Other subjects were discussed but without any final outcome. GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ ★ ★ Firestone Products Seat Cover Headquarters - Chrome Spotlights Hub Caps - Mirrors - Bumper Grilles - Pumps Lots of Useful Accessories New Arrivals fo r Spring it r it DRESSES COATS SUITS ☆ ☆ ☆ Vaughn - Rag “Where Quality Costs is dale Less Gym Class Plays Basketball In Teams The ninth grade girls' gym classes played off games in third and fourth hours. The winners played on January 30. Pat Griest’s third hour team came out on top in a hotly contested game. Final score was 29-26. Ethel Van Goe them’s fourth hour contingent was on the short end. Scoring honors were taken by Barbara Lindblom and Eilene Tan- ner who scored 17 and 14 points respectively. Wednesday night. Feb. 6. winners of the seventh grade class volley ballgames played each other. Janie Higby’s powerful nine bowed to Patty Priesman's fast moving team. The score finally finished to 36-37. Sports Held At Noon Basketball games are scheduled for the students, who eat their lunches at school. The basketball players will probably play until after the tournaments. Mr. Grin- dall states, that undoubtedly they too will have a tournament at noon. Mrs. Gerald Xisse. the former Betty LeVanway of '45. visited school with Joan Parker. Questions to the Editor Why can’t we have an art c’ass here in the high school? There are enough students to make it worth while. We have a glee club for those who are interested in music. Now hon- estly. why can’t we have an art class? An interested student ---------——-----------------4 Ye Ed. At the present time an art class composed of thirteen eighth grade students is being conducted by Mrs. Wildern. When the prospect of a larger art class with older students was brought up. Mrs. Wildern was very pleased and definitely in favor of it. JERROLD’S '•New Things First” PORTIS HATS HAROLD E. SMITH LOAFERS! The Largest Assortment We Have Ever Had MAHOGANY - TAN - RED BALLERINA The Newest Low Heeler In Natural Leather Pep Up For Spring With a New Pair OF SADDLE OXFORDS Fred Murray Co. BETWEEN THE BANKS GOOO PLAYING TONIGHT OK P BLACK REMEMBER THE CARNIVAL ‘THE CHARHIAN' VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1946 ISSUE 10 F. F. A. Takes First Place in Two Contests Charlotte Wins Third And Fourth Place At Owosso The F. F. A. District contest was held in the Charlotte high school auditorium. February 22. Schools participating in (he contest were GrandLedge. Baton Rapids, Olivet, and Charlotte. There were three contests held— demonstration, the parliamentary procedure, and the public speaking. First place in the demonstration contest was taken by Charlotte. Charles Weaver and Don Hice were the winners. Their demonstra- tion was about livestock loss pre- vention. Olivet came in second Grand Ledge, third. In the parliamentary procedure contest Charlotte also took first place. Winners were Maynard Ells, chairman; Roy Weaver, secretary; Eric Furu. Mans Langmaack. and David Adams, members. Eaton Rapids won second place and Grand place, and Grand Ledge, third. Olivet took first and second place in the public speaking con- test. Max McConnell being first. Charlotte won third place with Carroll Tharp taking the honor. The first place winners in the three contests went to Owosso. March 6. Mr. Blight and Mr. Muma drawing. Schools taking part were Williamston. Grand Blanc. Olivet. Charlotte. Ovid. Durand, and Alma. Charlotte won third place in the demonstration contest and ranked fourth in the parliamen- tary procedure contest. Mead Replaced bv Johnson in Woodshop Mr. Evald Johnson came to Char- lotte from substituting at Detroit to relieve Mr. Mead in teaching woodshop. while the latter super- vises the Veterans’ Institute. Mr. Johnson is a World War II veteran, having served twenty-eight months overseas with the Army. He was in the Combat Engineers. 43rd Division, and received his dis- charge last October. He taught woodshop while in the Army. Mr. Johnson's home town is Iron- wood. Michigan. Homemaking Six • Redecorates Lounge Among the interesting things around ihe school is the teachers' lounge that the third hour home- making class redecorated. The girls wore overalls and shirts while painting. Their hair was done up in bandanas. One of the day’s calamities was when one of the girls fell off the ladder. When washing the walls care was taken, not to get too much water on the floor. but one day the floor got slightly slippery and some of the girls fell. The slipcover for the Future Homemakers Chapter Organized Here Back Rcw: P. Clapper, M. LeVan. E. Filbert. J. Walker. A. VanDorpe, D. Moore, J. Gearhart, J. Griffin, N. Fox. E. Tanner, W. Clements. M ddle Row: R. Morris, C. Alfonso. I. Farr. B. Nichols. B. Patterson, I. J. Harmon, R. Wilber, C. Rolfe, S. Parr, B. Azeltine. P. Skelley. Bottom Row: M.ss Taffce. M. L. Parr, M. Norris, C. Newland, L. French. B. Webb, B. Shoemaker, M. Shiels, M. Moore, V Royston. Back Row: M. Smith, D. Hill, B. Rodeman, M. L. Simon. N. Betty. L. Clifford, N. Kerekes. B. Parr, L. Wilmore, M. Wilmore. B. Boyd. Middle Row: M. Robins. D. McClure. J. Bandfield, L. Larsen, M. McNamara. M. Hussey. G. Smurr, B. Miller, P. Joppie. M. J. Green. A. Aseltine. Front Row: Miss Taffee, M. L. Hall, J. Parsons. C. Stanton, E. Platt. G. Face, Y. Scutt, L. Collins, M. Counterman, M. Curry. Girls Face “Toward New Horizons” At the beginning of the school year a new club was founded under the title of the Future Homemakers of America. This local club is under the direction of Miss Taffee with Lucille Wilmore as president. The F.H.A. takes the place of the old home economics clubs. The national colors are red and white which symbolize youth. The rose is their flower, standing for vibrant, glowing health necessary for happiness and efficiency. The F.H.A. aims to promote a growing appreciation of the joys and satisfactions of homemaking, to encourage democracy in home and community life and to further interest in home economics. This is the first year for the organization in Charlotte hifch school and thus far it has worked out very nicely. The motto of the F.H. A. is ’’Toward New Horizons”. Any one belonging to F.H.A. may play basketball at noon when the F.H.A. teams play. Regular teams are scheduled to play until warmer weather. At that time, the girls plan on playing baseball. davenport is a flowered material, the outstanding color in it is green. The walls are light green with cream ceiling. Covering for chairs is a striped material. The drapes are a matching wine material so the room is found to be very at- tractive. Carniual To Be Held March 29 — Program Includes Number Of Side Shows and Main Show Have you visited a circus, a freak show, a harem, or a fortune teller lately? Or maybe you’d I rather see the style show or the I minstrel show. This year the senior class will sponsor the thirteenth annual journalism carnival. Friday. March 29. As in previous years, the car- I nival will be made up of a number of side shows and one main show . A novelty stand will carry pins to remind one of his school days. A new pin has been designed partic- ularly for this school. It shows an oriole perched on a megaphone. Candy, potato chips, popcorn and pop will be on sale. Also on sale will be pictures of your favorite guy or gal. Or maybe you'd pre- fer one of the group pictures or your teacher. Style show, fish pond, circus, minstrel show, dramatic club play, ball playing and hall of terror make up some of the gala events of the evening. The carnival queen will be elect- ed and her coronation will be part of the main show. Opening at seven o'clock the side shows will remain open till nine forty-five. At ten o’clock the cur- tain for the main show will rise. The program for the evening is under the supervision of Miss Wini- fred Wells with Rowland Baker in charge of all side shows and Mary Sanders of the main show. Superintendent McCall Attends Chicago Meeting Superintendent Harlan McCall journeyed to Chicago to attend a conference of the American Asso- ciation of School Administrators. This meeting, one of several re- gional ones, was held at the Ste- vens Hotel, starting Tuesday. March 12 and extending through March 14. Mr. McCall was accompanied on his trip by Superintendents John Sibley of Eaton Rapids. Walter Scott of Olivet, and Andrew Cher- pes of Dimondale. There w ere many exhibits of modern education supplies and equipment. Lit. Class Peeks Into Scandinavian Life Swedish rolls and brown beans were enjoyed by the world litera-1 ture class Wednesday. February 28. Mrs. A. B. Johnson prepared the food. After eating, the students went to the gym where Joyce Deni- son played some Swedish music. Two days were spent in the li- brary reading Scandinavian plays and ballads, and looking at pic- tures. This material was obtained from the state library. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK _____________________________ (Member jEst.l92l) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ..................... Joyce Taylor Managing Editor .......... Bonnie Durbin Editor-in-Chief ............. Marian Cheney Sports Editor ........... .... Cleone Smith Alumni Editor ................ Portia Craven Exchange ........................ Sue Stucky Business Manager ................ Keith Frey Circulation .................. Ronald Brown Advertising Manager .......... Shirley Briggs Ass’t Advertising Mgr.......... Harold Marsh Adviser ......................... Miss Wells Reporters......Dixie Lee Aid. Anna Aseltine Joyce Denison. Carolyn Fields. Don Hice. Lila Larsen. June Lerch. Elaine Mohre. Jeanette Martens. Norma Parent. Joan Parker. Mary Sanders. Wlto The Ifueenlii Type? I’m going to vote for Jean. She’s so good looking. Oh. I don't agree with you. Besides. I like Mary a lot better, so I'm going to vote for her. You two are both off. Just think how slick Betty would look in a formal! So here we go again, trying to pick out the best gal for our class queen. Crowning the queen of the C. H. S. is always the main event of the Journalism Carnival and it's more ex- citing when there are six equally worthy con- testants. Sure, what qualities to look for when choosing the lucky lady is an old story, but let's review just to make sure the gist of it isn’t forgotten. Of course, personal appearance does count a lot. but it’s not the whole thing. Before you decide definitely on someone to cast your vote for. give her a personality rating. Is she friend- ly to everyone or just to her own set? Is she pleasant and courteous or does she go yelling through the halls with never a thought for anyone? Can you depend on her or is she rath- er flighty, always passing the job to someone else, or not getting it done at all? Will she co-operate or is her way the only right one? Does she take part in school activities and or- ganizations or doesn’t she care a rap about what happens as long as she gets out with a diploma as soon as possible? This brings to mind her scholastic ambition, or hasn’t she any? Get the idea? Think about the girl of your choice. Try to rate her without that preju diced opinion which generally follows us around. P. S. Don’t let this scare you. Be sure to vote third hour today! What About You? We. the students of Charlotte high, want to thank all the people that have put forth on effort to make our home talent assemblies possible. They have been grand, but why can’t we have more? You say. Oh so and so over here won’t sing.” or “He won’t play his horn. What about you ? ? Who me? Oh. I’d never think of such a thing. That’s the trou- ble; we don’t think. What would happen if all of us would say that? We never would have any more home talent assemblies. Too many of us would rather sit back and listen ‘o some one else and then beef because we don’t have more. There’s just this much about it; the student ' ody has to put on these assemblies and that ’eans all of us. So how about it. let’s each ut forth every effort to do our part in these assemblies. Not until it is gone do we realize the import- ance of opportunity.” Traverse City Black Gold Hou) To Tell The Furu Twins Apart By Vivian Sloan Place the twins side by side and look at them closely, thinking; My, aren’t they cute.” No. get that thought out of your head and think: This is either Don or Eric. If this is Don. the other one must be Eric.” Or is it the other way around? I ook then over again, carefully, and see what things are different about them. Mix them up and see if you can put them back where they were. Now. fhe one on the right is Don.—or is it Eric? (You can see we are making progress since we know that the one on the right is either Don or Eric.) We know that Don has the - - -or is it Eric that has - • - no. I think it’s Don that - - - well. Don or Eric, anyway. Now I’ve forgotten what it was that Don - - - or Eric - - - has. The next step is very simple. Ask them their names. The one who says he is Don is Eric, and the one who says he is Eric is Don. (Or is it the other way around?) To put it in the simplest way possible, go up to Don and say: Hello. Don. Or go up to Eric and say: Hello. Eric. Never say: Hello. Don. to Eric or Hello. Eric. to Don and you will have no trouble telling them apart. These instructions weren’t necessary when Eric had a “butch and Don hadn’t (Or is it the other way around?) But now the other one has a ‘butch’—.Anyway, now you should have no trouble telling them apart and you might even get to be as good at recognizing them as I am. Orchids to— Basketball boys—for their outstanding play- ing throughout the basketball season. Coach Gobel—for his ability in coaching the basketball boys. Students in the home talent assembly—for proving unknown talents and making the as- sembly a great success. Students—for being a good audience dur- ing the home talent assembly. The second team basketball boys—for the excellent playing during the season, and Mr. Grindall for the fine coaching of the second team. F. F. A. boys—for winning the district dem- onstration contest and the parliamentary pro- cedure contest, and a creditable showing in the regionals. Our parents—for being such good sports when the report cards came out. To Lou Ann Potter—the seventh member of the cheerleader squad, (inadvertently omit- ted in the last Orange and Black) for her work in helping to organize pep meetings. Onions to— The snowball throwers in front of the school, noon hours and after school. Those who gripe about their marks and only deserve what they received. The students who use profanity in the halls. The locker pests that won’t let students get ready to go home noons and after school. Those people that showed poor sportsman- ship at the Eaton Rapids game. Lad and Lassie of C. H. S. When looking around the library the other day I noticed a bright eyed, dark haired, pop- ular junior girl sitting there and it was none other than Nancy Kerekes. Deep Purple or Star Dust is her favorite song, and looking deeper Nancy says she likes school very much. To be a nurse or a stenographer is her ambi- tion. For her favorite dish, her choice was fried chicken . When the subject of boys came up. her face turned red and she said Oh I don’t know. Also in the library. I noticed a new face among the rest. It is Alan Smith from Dear- born. Mich. Alan says he likes our school much better than his former school. He plans to take a short course at college when out of school. When asked this junior about his favorite dish he also replied “fried chicken . As for girls he thinks it depends largely on the girl. Alan plays a saxophone in our high school band. Welcome to our school. Ohm The Life Of A Senior On one of those slippery mornings, when that nice slab of ice firmly impresses a digni- fied senior that it is really a sidewalk, you see that forceful slide across the ice and the senior, but definitely, loses his dignity. It is now 9:45 (a. m.) and school but a few blocks away. The only thing is to resort to a slight trot. Briskly off he goes, but wait. Why does he stop about a block away from school? Oh. his pretty waves must wave just right! My. look at him! If it weren’t for ih shape of his clothes, his socks not matching, his coat all wrinkled, and that definitely ig norant look on his face, one might call him a dignified senior. Then that gay little chat in the office. My what a friendly atmosphere! But. well-er.-ah- you see. I kinda didn't make it to class on time. Besides, we didn't have much to do anyway. Thinking he'd really put one over on the principal, he rises with that confidence-only- a-senior-could-have look and is about to de- part and prepare to enter class, when, out of a clear blue sky. a cloud bursts over his head, as Mr. Muma remarks about seeing him for that hour after school. Now this is just too much. After all. a senior can’t be treated like that. Those things aren’t supposed to happen to seniors, after all! But. they do! Third hour, just before noon, we see the senior sitting in class rubbing his stomach. You can just see the gnawing away within him as someone mentions lunch. Finally, the bell rings. Contestants come out of their chairs. Strike one. a foul; someone is tripped before he even gets to the door. The senior jumps the lot. out the door, smack, bang; really sen- iors don't look nice flat on their faces. Ah well, such is life. Plenty of time there is at noon, so the sen- ior relaxes. Suddenly, he bounds from his chair as he remembers that dishes aren't sup- posed to be stacked that way. Oh well, he’d better head for the ol’ grind. The last shift really isn’t so bad anyway and Mr. Muma's office is as good a place to sleep as any. At last the day is done. And that dream boat coming down the hall is not winking at the fire extinguisher. Mr. Senior! But remember that squatter meet to serve in the high com- mand's abode? At last it’s dinner. And what he can’t eat! The king grudgingly says yes to the car deal. Off he goes, with the big job well under hand. The gang, the low whistles, the moon, the stars, and the chicks; they all make up the evening. The clock creeps slowly up to that time and the senior takes his leave. Those studies are calling, but. well, they can wait. They have before. So off to that land of far away, where there’s no school to contend with, and where, all alone, a senior never loses his dignity. Remember When Sammy Colizzi was elected wolf in the eighth grade (Hasn't changed much, has he)? Seniors had a skip day? No one tried to sneak out on pep meetings? Girls didn't look forward to leap year? Students used to come to school with their eyes open (or should we put the period after school) ? Seniors were only freshmen? The senior class prophecy of 1944 was Who stole Mrs. Kiplinger’s corn plasters? Teachers used to put on plays and assem- blies? Boys didn’t have a butch? Don Furu was bashful (or was it the other one)? • Everyone used to vibrate in speech classes? The Orange and Black contained jokes? Seniors didn’t worry about graduating? BALLOT FOR QUEEN My choice for queen of the... grade is ................................. ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Local Team Prove Champs St. Phillips Takes (’lass C Honors from Bellevue District champions were decided Saturday evening. March 9. when Charlotte and St. Philips won their games as ('lass H and Class C schools respectively. Pluying Thursday at 7:00 P. M. Hastings and Lakevlew fought strenuously to the end of game with Hastings grabbing the win- ning basket muking the score 27 to 25. In the second game, Charlo.te defeated Grand Ledge easily with a score of 49 to 30. Friday evening. St. Phillips took the game from Nashville by twenty points. The score was 47 to 27. Bellevue and Olivet battled furi- ously during the second game. The score was close the entire game, ending with a victory for Belle- ue. the score being 38 to 31. Final games were played Satur- day to decide district champion- ships St. Phillips again walked over the opposing team, defeating Bellevue by a score of 49 to 27. A close, fast game was played by Charlotte and Hastings with Char- lotte Anally topping their oppon- ents by eight points leaving a score of 38 to 30. Letters to Be Awarded The G. A. A. bowls every Thurs day night after school under spe- cial prices for students, while the rest of the members play volley ball and other recreational games at the school. The members of the winning team will get pins which are to be awarded the last night of the tournaments. For the l eBt girl bowler of the junior high and senior high a letter will be given. The howling comes to an end in three weeks. Jr. High Wins and Loses The 7th and 8th grades played Grand I edge, March 4. Charlotte’s seventh grade won with a score of 16-8 and the eighth grade with 28-12. March 5th a game was played at Everett. Everett’s seventh grade was successful with a score of 19-17. The eighth grade from Charlotte lost 18-15. Girls Have Sports Day, Luncheon at School Seventy-five Come from Lansing Resurrection as Guests 7th. 8th, and 9th graders of C. H. S. met the students of Resur- rection School, Lansing, here Sat- urday. March 2. for a day of volley- ball and basketball. Seventy-five students came over from Lansing to participate in the Play Day . A luncheon was served to all team members with Mrs. Wey- mouth in charge. He'ping with the luncheon were. Mrs. I Han. Mrs. Jordan, and Miss Del Favero. For a short interlude following the lunch, social dancing was planned. The purpose of the Play Day was to promote extra curricular ac- tivities in girls’ athletics. A basketball game with Eaton Rapidn has been scheduled for the future. Footlighteers Plan on Full Spring Schedule Tuesday night March 4. the Foot- lighteers held a meeting. Jacquelyn Yund. gave a reading entitled. “My Little Boy , a story adapted for radio and used by Helen Hayes. This was such a fine and well-liked play that the broadcast was re- peated by request. Jacquelyn did very well in reading the skit. 'Hie carnival side show', which the Footlighteers are presenting, cal’.ed Trouble in the Cellar. to be directed by Joan Schwegler. was tried out. Joyce Denison has chosen the cast for a one act play entitled. Girl From Nowhere. for an as- sembly. Rehearsals have started. NOTICE See Our Line of Non-Stop Pen-Pencil Sets .$4.98 W. E. WRIGHT Jewelry - Gifts PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE - JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES - DUPONT PAINT So You Want Your Hair Clean? That’s Natural. So You Want Your Hair Pretty? That’s Natural. Then Come to Pauline’s. That’s Natural. PAULINE’S BEAUTY SALON Phone 1300 Tournaments Being Played In Noontime Basketball Noontime basketball teams are playing off their tournaments this week. The standings after the first rounds came out as follows: Junior league: Giants Lost If Won 0 Midgets o 4 Raiders 1 6 Senior league: Wildcats 1 5 Wolves 3 3 Flashes 3 3 Whirlwinds 5 1 The tournaments are being play- ed out on the basis of these scores. Mr. Grindall states that Until the weather permits softball teams to be formed, volley ball will be play- ed at noon.” Wages Get a Boost The State Legislature passed an emergency fund giving $3.200,000 in appropriation for this school year in addition to the regular state aid. After the bill was signed by the governor, the Charlotte board of education was prompt in making use of it. In fact. Charlotte school was the first one in the county to take advantage of the fund to increase teachers’ pay. The other schools in the county will undoubt- edly follow the same procedure. An increase of eighty dollars for the year has been given each full time employee. The additional a- mount will probably come with the June checks. CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY SCHWEGLER SELECT FOOD ICE CREAM FLASH ! ! ! Charlotte, having won the game with Hastings Saturday night, will play East Lansing tonight at eight o'clock at Albion. Two buses will drive to Albion. Librarians to Sponsor Novelty Hat Dance On March 22 a Hat Dance will be sponsored by the library club in the new gym. The profit deriv- ed will pay for the library club pins. The dance is to start at 8:30 and oominue until 11:30. Only people wearing bats will be admitted. A prize will be given to the person wearing the most comical hat. An orchestra will furnish the music for the evening. Sandwiches and pop will be on sale as usual. The price of admission will be 40 cents for a couple or 25 cents apiece. Committee heads are Barbara Boyd, pop: Phyllis Hicks, tickets; and Jeanette Martens, sandwiches. Love is like an onion. You taste with delight. And when it’s over, you wonder. What ever made you bite. —The Central Key. WASHING and LUBRICATION ATLAS TIRES and BATTERIES Baum’s Standard Service Lawrence Ave. and Oliver St. Phone 9177 DELICIOUS MALTED MILKS Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo SHELDEN LUMBER CO. ★ ★ ★ LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS — FUEL .Mc(iKATII-lleFOK HI.. I’rinior l ul� lisli«-rs of ( harlotIo lto|Mal� liraii-Trihune Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Students Entertained at Home-Talent Assembly With many people participating, a talent assembly was given Friday, March 1. Joyce Denison, the chair- man of the assembly committee announced the numbers. Irene Clark sang The Lilac Tree with a piano accompaniment by Wen- dell Ripley, who also accompanied Gordon Sparks when he sang Here Comes Heaven Again . Ella Beth McClinto k gave a piano solo en- titled Largo and she also play- ed for Margaret Hornbeck. who sang “Till the End of Time. The selection. Drowsy Waters. on an electric guitar, was presented by Kenneth Dickinson. “Some Sunday Morning” was the vocal number offered by Portia Craven with the accompaniment by Joyce Denison. A piano solo Dainty Kerchief was given by Jaquelyn Yund. With Joan Ball playing the piano. Mary Ellen Moore sang I’m Always Chasing Rainbows. A reading en- titled The Dentist’s Delight” was given by Margaret McNamara. A jazz band consisting of Floyd Weymouth, at the piano: David Fullerton, at the baritone. Sam Colizzi. at the saxophone. Oscar Face, at the drums: and Clyde Ni- chols. at the trumpet, gave out with Waiting For the Train to Come In. Louise Lynd and Phyl- lis Smallwood, dressed as a sailor boy and a girl, twirled their ba- tons to Anchors Aweigh with Clyde Nichols accompanying them Something New Added! Something new has been added to the band. Have you discovered the chevrons on the band uniforms? This is part of the military plan of the band organization. The rank a band member holds is determined on the amount of work he does, his ability to play, and the amount of service he has given. The ranks are Private First Class. Corporal. Sergeant. Second Lieutenant. First Lieutenant. Cap- tain. and Major. The officers also have special insignias. Each member may wear a stripe for each year of service. What’s Coming Up March 21—State Band Festival at Lansing. March 22—Women’s Club As- sembly 5th hour. March 2S—Orange and Black publication (More news? ?) March 29—Journalism Carnival (Be sure not to miss it). on the piano. With Marian Cheney at the piano. Joan Schwegler sang Aren’t You Glad You’re You?” An exciting tumbling act was perform- ed by the following physical fitness boys: David Adams. Jack Martin. Tom Treloar. Stanley Haigh. Char- les Mathews. Richard Huffman. Dale Loveland. Milton Horn. Phil- ip Bursley. and Robert Debler. LUMBER - COAL PHONE No. 9 GOOD FOOD m jL In JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE EARL J. LAVENGOOD MICH. Proprietor Students See Play Studied Twenty-eight Journey by Hus For Macbeth Production In Grand Rapids Twenty-eight people boarded the school bus Saturday, March 2 for Grand Rapids to see the play of Macbeth, a Shakesperian tragedy. Leaving town at 11 o'clock and ar- riving at Grand Rapids at 1:15 gave the group an hour to look around, and do a little shopping before attending the play. The presentation was out at 5:30. after which the students ate supper and started the trip home. Macbeth was excellently done, and the entire cast was dressed and made up in the same costume as that of the time of Shakespeare. The stage setting, and lighting gave the stage a very realistic at- mosphere. Some of the comments on the per- formance were: The entire cast presented ex- cellent character portrayals stat- ed Bonnie Durbin. They Knew Their Songs Dick Derby knows his songs. Yes. Derb” was the winner of Do You Know Your Songs contest, in the last issue of the Orange and Black. The runner- up was Shirley Parr, a sopho- more. There were several en- tries from each of the 7th. 9th, 10th and 11th grades. Sue Stucky's reaction was. The play was presented in a fine man ner. After seeing Macbeth. I should like to attend p production of one of his comedies. Miss Wells said that the play was a very hard one for an am- ateur group to put on. but it was very well done. The students that attended the play from Charlotte were as fol- lows: L. Whitright, S. Stucky. C. Smith, D. Michel. G. Sparks. M. Rochester. B. Durbin. R. Dunning. M. Robins. J. Holmes. J. Yund. K. Gearhart. C. Lindblom. A. Fos- ter. R. Casler. Y. Thuma, M. Up- right. S. Hale. B. Boyd. D. Seo- vill. H. Marsh. P. Smallwood. J. Wheaton. S. Gordon. G. Yund. I. Tharp. Mias Wells and Mrs. Morey were advisers on the trip and Mr. Mur- dick was the bus driver. GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ ★ ★ Firestone Products Seat Cover Headquarters - Chrome Spotlights Hub Caps - Mirrors - Bumper Grilles - Pumps Lots of Useful Accessories MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT MURL g IRENE'S GROCERIES - MEATS and COFFEE SHOP 503 E. Henry Why Not Put Your Best Foot Forward? GIRLS’ SADDLE OXFORDS $4.95 See You at the Carnival ORANGE HI L iA 0 K Watch Out for the Cops” THE CHARHIAN’ VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, MARCH 28, 1946 ISSUE 11 Journalism Carnival, Friday, March 29 ’46 Charhian Staff Plans Book Back Row: Susan Stucky. Don Hice, Bob Packard. Keith Frey, Row- land Baker, Ronald Brown, and Joyce Denison. 1st Row: Bonnie Durbin, Robertta Garvey, Marjorie Freed. Dixie Lee Aid, Mary Sanders, and Jeanette Martens. Oriole Bands Takes Second Place in Festival Local Musicians to Play At State Festival Thursday. March 21. at the Hand Festival in Hast Lansing at Mich- igan State College, the Charlotte Hand took second place. Grand Ledge took first and Eaton Rapids third. They played before three judges and the winners are entitled to play at the state festival. April 13. This was the first time Char- lotte Hand had entered in several years. All district bands that wrere interested in playing were included in the festival. Class R hands were required to play overture. “Coronation” and then from their1 own selection, each band was al- lowed to play a quick step march and one overtrue. The Oriole Band chose “Cotton Carnival” by Landis Roger for the quick step and for the Overtrue, Stratosphere, by Carl Frankiser. Aitistic Talent Displayed By Junior High Students1 Have you visited Mrs. Wey- mouth's office lately? (Purely a friendly visit, we mean.) The east wall is charmingly decorated with fine pictures done by the mem- bers of the art class. A small child pictured with a very sensitive face was done by Clara Mauney. An Indian s-ene was drawm by Hill Pinch; a color- ful portrait, by Etta Them; and a scene by Marlene Smith. These were done in chalks. The fifth picture is a face of a girl done in charcoal by Naida Livingston. These pictures all show’ great talent and represent much time and ef- fort. Call at the junior high office to see for yourself. French I Corresponds With Youths in France The French I class recently ob- tained some names and addresses from a company of French lioys and girls. An oddity connected with this is that nearly everyone chose male pen-pals. Some of the correspondents are taking English in school. Miss Del Favero’s students write in English and the French students reply in English if it is possible. Several of the C. H. S. students have already received answers to their letters. Some of the letters related the scarcities during the war. the changes made in their fam- ilies during the war. and the scen- ery in France. Other things men- tioned w'ere education, recreation and hobbies. Have you noticed how busy the seniors have been, scurrying around the halls hunting for people to take part in the Journalism Carni- val? Baker, Sanders Direct Annual School Frolic _____ I Main Show Script Local Product; Charhian Sales Assembly Nears Undertaking the direction of the journalism carnival are two Char- his staff members. Rowland Baker, program chairman, and his assist- ant, Mary Sanders. Numerous side-shows and conces- sions which contribute to the affair have been supervised by Rowland. Direction of the main show has been by Mary, who wrote the com- plete script for it In the neaf future, a Charhian sales assembly will be held, to give the price and features of the 1946 yearbook. This program will also be directed by Rowland and Mary. Sales for the annual will be super- vised by Bonnie Durbin, circulation manager, and Robert Packard, her assistant. Other staff members are Joyce Denison, editor-in-chief; Roberta Garvey, assistant editor; Susan Stucky, class editor; Don Hice, sports editor; Shirley Briggs, cal- endar editor; Keith Frey, business manager; Ronald Brow’n. photo- graphic manager; and Marjorie Freed and Dixie Lee Aid. typists. Glee Club Receives Pins The girls of the glee club have received their pins, which are in the shape of a triangle. G. G. C.. which stands for the name of the club, is engraved on the border with a music staff in the center. The pins were ordered several weeks ago from Edward Morris Jones in Philadelphia. Future Farmers Hold Convention at M. S. C. Monday and Tuesday. March 18 and 19. the eighteenth annual con- vention of the Michigan Association of Future Farmers of America, w’as held at East Lansing. Two delegates from the Charlotte Chap- ter w’ere Carroll Tharp and Vernon Royston. Don Hice. Milton Horn, and Charles Weaver were also pres- ent to receive their State Farmers degrees, which were given to them Tuesday morning, winning the third highest degree of the F. F. A. Qualifications for this degree are that one must be a member for three years, have an income of at least $250 from products, and must also have received the green hand pin and the Future Farmer Degree. Monday evening at the special Victory Services, an address enti- tled Problems of the Post War World , was given by Howard P. Rather. Dean of Basic College at Michigan State. Lenten Services Continue On March IS. the Lenten sermon, which was given by the Reverend A. D. McLachlan. w’as entitled “Christ, the Teacher. “The Green Cathedral by Hahn, was the glee club feature. Jane Weaver gave the Scripture reading in the absence of Maxine Pratt. For the service. March 25. Mrs. Hayter of the Nazarene church told of Christ, the Prince of Peace”. Fairest Lord Jesus was sung by the glee club. Carnival Palace And Coronation To Be Featured Sideshows Open at 7:00 Candy, Pop, Pictures To Be on Sale Hurry! hurry! Ladies and Gents. Step right this way and get your tickets now’. If you like thrills, spills, laughs, and lots of excite- ment; the making of great his lory in the eyes of C. H. S.. attend the Journalism Carnival. Friday. March 29. Upon entering the halls of the high school. Mr. Blight, our super ticket salesman, will be there to greet you and sell you your tickets (five for 30 cents), as a starter for the evening. Starting down the midway, you will hear the barkers of the Foot- lighteers. Be sure and visit room 111 and see their production of Trouble in the Cellar. As you find your way to the hand room, you will find something new. the novelty stand, where Harry Sum- erlx will be in charge. Continuing to the junior high study hall will bring forth the full colored cast of the minstrel show, with Marian Cheney in charge. And on your way. Cleone Smith will be waiting to sell you that good candy. Be sure and see her. Scrambling down the stairs to the first floor, you’ll find Don Hice and his “Tin-can alley”. (Better try your luck at hitting the bull’s eye. You’re off again to the “Hall of Terror . Where? In the boys’ locker room. Chuck Weaver guar- antees you your share of thrills. Safely out of there we find Keith Frey and his boxers in the old gym. Coming up from the lower depths, we find the bathing beau- ties in room 210. On your way out. he sure to visit the fish pond, says Portia Craven. Breezing on down the corridor, you’ll find the one and only pic- ture stand by Mr. Muma's office. Louise Lynd says all pictures will be there. Oh. yes. more food. too. the potato chip stand with Norma Parent in charge. Flash! The great voice of Tom Martin announces the Circus in the Ag. room. Don’t Miss It! Back- tracking a bit. we find Joyce Deni- son in Mr. Grindall’s room, gazing into your past, present, and fu- ture. Now dowm to the main floor again and are we glad to see B. Montgomery at her pop stand. Nearby you’ll find Carolyn Field and Sue Stucky selling popcorn, and don’t forget Elaine Mohre with more candy to eat. Now that you’re full, travel down to see the Style Show in the Home Ec. room, with Jeanette Martens to greet you. And don’t miss the Freak (Continued on Page 4) Page 2 ORANGE BLACK ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher .................... Bonnie Durbin Managing Editor .............. Marian Cheney Editor-in-Chief ............... Susan Stucky Sports Editor .................. Lila Larsen Alumni Editor ............... Carolyn Fields Exchange Editor ............... Norma Parent Business Manager ................ Keith Frey Circulation Manager ............ Anna Aseltine Treasurer ....................... Keith Frey Advertising Manager ............ Harold Marsh Assistant Advertising Mgr........ Elaine Mohre Faculty Adviser ............... Winifred Wells Reporters ..... Dixie Lee Aid, Shirley Briggs. Ronald Brown. Portia Craven. Joyce Deni- son. Don Hice. June Lerch. Elaine Mohre. Joan Parker. Cleone Smith. Jeanette Mar- tens. Joyce Taylor. Mary Sanders. Oh My Achin’ Back “What have I done to deserve this treatment i day after day and day after day?” said the little green grasses. Those poor little grasses are getting all worn out. It might do them good if the signs which have been stuck to them were paid more attention to and thought about every time we think we can get to where we are going, faster, by taking a short-cut across the lawn. Really, just count the steps you get out of. [ Two? Yes, that’8 about all. What are these sidewalks for up and down the streets? To look even? That’s funny, they were supposed to be to walk on. The thought was. so you wouldn't have to walk in the roads or make paths across the pretty lawns. No. not our school lawn, of course. It doesn’t look so well all worn off at the edges. How about thinking it over and just see how green the grass grows. If you see anyone walking on the grass, then be the opposite and walk on the sidewalks. He will notice you and therefore follow you. If everyone would do that, in the end we would have a beautiful school lawn. You w-ould enjoy it much more. too. An appreciation of nature is a great thing and the grass would certainly appreciate the boys and girls who “Please stay off, as the signs say. Let Your Pleasure Be Your Guide About this time of the year seniors begin to look on the serious side of life by collecting college catalogues and wondering just what their life work will be. Choosing a career is not an easy task. First you analyze yourself and find out what you really like to do. No one is ever successful in a job he doesn’t like. May- be Mrs. Iauch has some career or vocation l� ook along your line. She also has a book. “A Guide to Colleges. Universities and Professional Schools in the United States.” for any college and vocation you want. This book tells the fees charged, type of institution, housing ar- rangements and other valuable information. You could even maybe use your hobby as a career. If you would rather play basketball than study mathematics, why not use the voca- tion as a gym teacher or coach? The Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A. are in need of athletic di- rectors. Maybe you love to organize parties. The chances are you’d make a charming hos- tess. Such people as Lily Pons. Clark Gable. Rob- ert Ringling. Ernie Pyle and John Powers, chose their jobs because they have special talents and enjoyed doing a particular sort of thing. Don’t choose your life work just to pay I till You UeaUzv Thai?’ Believe it or not. this has been one of the most outstanding seasons in basketball for all Charlotte fans. Capitol Circuit Conference title was awarded to the hasketeers for win- ning ten games out of fourteen. How many of you students have seen the two new trophies which were won by their being district and regional champions of ’45 and '46? Charlotte’s team has just more than played these games. They have practiced hard from the beginning of the season and not just for fun. The student body congratulates Coach and the team who made this season a great one. Spring Comes Around Every Year! Yes. spring does come around every year and with it that feeling described as “spring fever”. Oo-o-o-o-o-h. I’m sleepy! Why do I have to go to school on a day like this? The sun is shining; the birds are singing; and I feel like sleeping.” Who doesn't feel like that on these beautiful spring days? Nobody. I guess. Spring fever is no fatal illness that necessi- tates a doctor’s prescription, but it has become serious enough so that a preacher has to be called in to remedy it. But wait! Aren’t we a little young for that just now? Let's try not to get it as serious as that because after all we are mere children. (So they tell us). Come to the Carnival By Joan Parker It’s carnival time in C. H. S. With lads and lassies doing their best To entertain you, and all the rest. Thrills, chills, screams, galore The hall of terror Offers this and much more. Popcorn, candy, and fishing, too. Are a few of the treats Especially for you. Mr. McCall king of them all. Crowns his queen In the royal hall. So rain. snow, sleet, or shine Come to the carnival And have a good time. I'lassifivtl Ails Wanted—Girl with plenty of spare time and ambition. See Don Hice. Wanted—A nurse to assist “Doctor Muma in administering aid to the injured basketball boys. For Rent—A slightly used Problem book— See Wacky Weymouth. Wanted—Some new clothes—Joan Easley. Wanted—Excuses to skip school—All stu- dents. Lost—A steady escort. Dixie Aid. Stolen—Studebaker car. See Mr. Amaden. Ix)8t—A girl’s brown mitten in Jack M’s car. Kindly return to V. P. Wanted—Spring Vacation to last until June 6. For Sale—Semester exams. Found—One senior trip. Alumni News Vern Gresso and Dick Beechler of the class of '45 are home from Camp Perry. Va.. on a twelve day leave. Willard Mikesell received his wings and was commissioned an Ensign. Harry Stucky. 43. was in Japan but is now on his way home. He. too. is an Ensign. Garry Landers is now in Japan. your bills. Get something you will enjoy and are fitted for; add plenty of hard work and you too can be a success. It has been rumored that the F.F.A. boys are plugging for more parties with the F. H. A., in their words. “Hubba. Hubba . How come Ron Brown’s car broke down Just a couple miles from Potlerville? Thanks to the Glee Club for their effective contribution to the Lenten Services. Glenna Rich is another C. H. S. lassie to re- ceive her ring. What is this about the heater in Alan Smith’s car registering 102 degrees in the shade? It seems Carroll Mohre really “gets around” on bus No. 1. P. S. (Bill Casey can justifiably be added to this list. also). Why does bus No. 2 always stop at Chester? (Eating is a delightful occupation, isn't it?) Who is Marian Marshall’s new crush on bus No. 2? (Ask a certain junior boy). Why doesn’t Parker learn better body co- ordination so she doesn't get a black eye every- time she walks through the door.—Huh? Bruce Bryan didn't seem to appreciate the spot light on the bus coming home from the East Lansing game at Albion. Ask Betty Patterson al out her experience of shaking hands with a fellow that she Just met. (Thanks, fourth hour home ec. corres- pondent ). Have you noticed how well Bev. Greenshields looks in Milton’s F. F. A. jacket? It seems redheads hold a fascination for Chuck Weaver. How about it. Delores? Better get on your toes girls. The little bird just told me that George Stucky prefers Lan- sing girls. Congratulations to the band for placing sec- ond at the district band contest. In Mr. Powell’s words. All our hard work paid off . Good luck April 13. when you go back for the state contest, band members. Some of the ninth grade girls are getting to be big girls now. Not many of us receive let- ters from Albion. Why did Herb Packard, Charles Dowker and Bruce Greenshields enjoy watching Phyllis Smallwood walk down the hall after school last Thursday afternoon? You’ll see why at the carnival. Gertrude Heinze and Rose Dunning got their direction slightly mixed at the tournaments at Albion. See Cliff Shultz for details. How do you suppose David Adams got home after the Farmington game when he got off the bus at such an odd place? Watch out. boys. I hear from a reliable source that Barb Parr always gets her man. Who is Miss Taffee's latest Charlotte heart throb? Without trying to appear too nosy. I’ll go back to the position that Pluto is In at the top of this column. Until next time, good peeking! ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Local Team Proves To Be Champion W. Holmes, D. Moore, B. Mohre On All-Conference Team; Mohre On All-State This basketball season of '4 v46 will be remembered by Charlotte fans, as one of the most thrilling seasons in muny years. There were 14 games scheduled with the team winning 10 and losing 4. Ionia and Hastings play- ed Charlotte for the non-conference games. The second team also play- ed the same schools, winning 13 and losing 1 to Ionia. One of the trophies which the Orioles received was being the Cap- itol Circuit champions for the sec- ond consecutive year. Charlotte won the district tour- nament by beating Grand Ledge 49 to 30 and Hastings in the finals 38 to 30. This also was the second consecutive year of being district champs. Albion Winners Being district champs eniiiled the team to go to Albion where the regional contest for this district was held. Charlotte drew East Lansing, beating them 33 to 25. They also had to play Marshall to be regional champ. By winning with a score of 41 to 43 in a three minute overtime, the Orioles be came holders of the regional trophy. At the beginning of the game both teams were hitting with the Orioles leading 11 to 6 at the first quarter. During the second period the Calhoun county team scored 11 points while holding the birdies to 6 points. The score was tied 17 to 17 at the end of the half. I rack Practice For Meet With Ionia Underway Coach Gobel reports that track i practice meets will not begin until I asketball season Is completely I over, although at the present twenty boys are practicing under I direction of Mr. Paajanen. Chuck Weaver and John Loucks are the sprinters; Raymond Radee. i tuns the quarter mile; Don Hlce. the half mile; Bob Mohre and Wayne Holmes are the mllers; Douglas White and Floyd Wey- mouth are the hurdlers; and Don Moore puts the shot. ‘There are many better men back from last year and I am looking for new prospects,” reports Coach Gobel. The first track meet will be held here April 5. with Ionia. Basketball I ournament Resulting in victory for the Flashes of the senior division and the Giants of the Junior division, the noontime basketball tourna- ments have come to an end. Soft- ball is the next sport on the list and is expected to start this week. The second half was played much faster and harder with Wayne Holmes spraining his ankle at the end of the third quarter. When the fourth quarter ended the score was 37 to 37. When the overtime was played Marshall made 4 points, and Char- lotte 6. The final score was 43 to 41. In 1941 Charlotte also was re- gional champion. Charlotte basketeers then jour- neyed to Sexton to play Farmington in the state semi-finals. This game was very close with the local team being ahead by 1 to 2 points until the last five seconds when the op- ponents stole the ball and made a field goal, putting them in the lead by one point. When the whistle blew the score was 27 to 26. Guess Who? This young lady is a senior, brunette, at five feet six and one- half inches tall and weighs 124 pounds. She is never seen without Susan Stucky. She lives on Sheldon street. She is president of the Girl Reserves. See Page 4 for answer Three from Charlotte Place in Writing Contest Quill and Scroll is an internation- al honorary society for high school journalists. The United States is divided into sections. Mountain States. North Central States. South Central Stales, etc. Throughout the year various contests are held, the last l eing on waiting person- ality sketches. Three of the best of these feature stories were chosen from the journalism class and sent in. These three were, Susan Stucky’8. Joyce Taylor’s, and Joyce Miss Wesche Travels To Hayward, Wisconsin Miss Kathryn Wesche, dramatic arts teacher, journeyed to Hay- ward. Wisconsin, leaving Thurs- day. March 14. and returning the following Monday night. She wish- ed to move some things which she had stored in Hayward at the home of her brother. Gerald, who is moving from there. She was also very pleased to visit her brother. From Charlotte, Miss Wesche went to Kankakee, Illinois, about 250 miles from here, and stayed with another of her brothers. Thursday night. With her brother, she proceeded by car to Hayward, which is about 500 miles from Kan- kakee. Returning by auto to Elgin, Ill- inois. Miss Wesche then took the train to Charlotte, arriving Mon- day night. Denison’s, each of whom received honorable mention according to the Quill and Scroll magazine. Su- san's story was entitled. Octogen- arian Undertakes Diversified Pro- jects, Joyce Taylor’s was a life story of her grandmother; and Joyce Denison's a feature article on her uncle. All national winners in the Quill and Scroll's group contest receiv- ed the Society’s creative writing key and if seniors are eligible to compete for President's Scholar- ship of $500 covering tuition and expenses over a two year period at any school holding membership in American Association of Schools and Departments of Journalism. MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE - JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES - DUPONT PAINT FOR Good - «V SimdnoK AND nelieiaiiM - II;iiiiIhii ;� s STOP AT 31URL And IRIM S SHELDEN LUMBER CO. ★ ★ LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS — FUEL GOOD FOOD JAY SANDWICH SHOP J CHARLOTTE MICH. EARL J. LAVENGOOD Proprietor Page 4 ORANGE BLACK JOURNALISM CARNIVAL (Continued from Page 1) show in room 203. under the man- agement of Bonnie Durbin. It's almsot 9:45 and nearly time for the main show which starts promtly at 10:00 p. m. The theme is Court of the Carnival King with “King” McCall reigning. This show works up to the crowning of the queen, who will have been chosen from the following girls: Sue Stucky. Rita French. Marilyn Wilmore. Ethel Mae Van Goethem. Sue Hale, and Jacquelyn Hale. This is going to be a great Car- nival. so we ll see you there. Highlights On Books New books arriving at the school library are “Destroyers , by A. Fleming Macish. and “Benedict Arnold by Richard L. Stokes. Both of these are plays. “Benedict Arnold tells the story of Arnold’s exile in London and his efforts to restore his honor and his fortunes. The speeches of Ar- nold are written so that one read- ing them would want to hear them as they should be spoken on the stage. The character of Arnold is brought forth in full light as a deeply pathetic figure, but one who is touched with greatness. “Destroyers is a play which takes place when the Romans oc- cupied Britain during King Ar- thur’s time. It tells of the struggle between man and his environment. Footlighteers Prepare Play To be Given in April Under the direction of Joyce Den- ison, the Footlighteers are prepar- ing a play, which is to be presented to the student body, the second week of April. The play entitled “A Girl From Nowhere ’ has a cast of five girls who are: Shirley Briggs. Dixie Lee Aid, Joan Schwegler, Sue Stucky and Phyllis Smallwood. DELICIOUS COLD FUDGE SUNDAES Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo. Prop. Current Biography Is New Book Found in Library Lives of Various Important Men Listed in Detail In explaining about Current Bio- graphy. which is now in the library and available to all students at any time, it is a book invaluable for research work. For in this edi- tion. the lives of the most import- ant people along with the why of who's news may be traced in events often identified with politics, war and government. In the preface ed- itorial notes have been added. In addition to the biographies of living people Current Biography of 1944 includes brief obituaries of leaders who have died during the year. While accuracy and completeness of detail are stressed, an added fea- ture is the reliable style which makes the biographies of general interest as well as good reference material. Each biography covers the full life of an outstanding per- sonality. with a photograph and a few references for additional ma- terial. The names are in alphabetical order and the print is very legible. Each month an additional pam- phlet is issued which contains the biographies of the most important people of that month while at the end of the year a complete book is composed of the twelve months’ issues. Home Ec. Girls Paint The Home Economics 5 and 6 classes are making stenciling as their project. They mixed the paints and cut their stencils. Among the things they are paint- ing are stationery, table cloths, place mats, broom stick skirts, and kerchiefs. For Commencement Be sure to see our new lines Use Our Lay-Away Plan for Early Buying W. E. WRIGHT Pretty hair makes one look neat So give yourself an attractive treat Come to Pauline’s for a wave That can't be beat PAULINE’S BEAUTY SALON Phone 1300 GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ ★ ★ Firestone Products Seat Cover Headquarters - Chrome Spotlights Hub Caps - Mirrors - Bumper Grilles - Pumps Lots of Useful Accessories What’s Doing in Biology Biology is a science which deals with the origin and life history of plants and animals. It is a subject that should be taken by both boys and girls. The students have been studying about beneficial insects, harmful insects and soil conservation. Each student has a workbook which out- lines the whole course, making it easier for the pupils to understand their work. There are reference books in the library ready for everyone's use. Mr. Huston, biology teacher, makes the subject much easier by having class discussion part of the hour and then spending the other half of the hour in filling out the workbooks. Wild Life! The students of Charlotte high school were guests of the Woman's Club assembly Friday. March 22. For their program, a colored movie on Birds of Michigan was shown. Buster, the great horned owl. was especially amusing. The effort parent birds expend to care for their young was very apparent. These pictures were produced and presented by Edward M. Brigham. Jr., director of Kingman Memorial Museum in Battle Creek. PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service How Much do You Read? Some students of Charlotte high school are Interested in find- ing out just what teachers are leading and what they like to read outside of school. By interviewing many of the teachers, the students see a delinite trend toward the reading of short stories and magazine articles which can be read in one sitting It is apparent that the teach- ers have little leisure time in which to read books, but in spite of this fact they should be read more. Some of the favorite books which were outstanding were: “George Washington Carver , by Rackhain Holt; One God . Florence Fitch; The Robe . Lloyd Douglas: The White Tower . James Ullman; end “The World, the Flesh and Father Smith. Bruce Marshall. Answer to Guess Who (Betty Montgomery). Seems as though students’ eyes are wandering out of the windows since the arrival of spring. Fashion for the week; Janice Granstrom's black blouse with the white trim. For Select Food And Better Service CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY LUMBER - COAL PHONE No. 9 SANDALS! SANDALS! FOR PARTY OR SPORTWEAR BROWN. BLACK or RED $4.95 to $6.95 Be Good During Vacation ORANGE BLACK “THE CHARHIAN’ Watch for the Easter Bunny VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, APRIL 11. 1946 ISSUE 12 ’46 Carnival Huge Success Profits Will Contribute- Toward Publication of Yearbook Friday evening. March 29, mark cd the thirteenth annual Journaliam Carnival, which was a huge suc- cess. A «dear profit of approxim- ately $425 was made. This goes toward the expense of the 1916 Charhian. The halls of C.H.S. were busy and gay with the colorfully decor- ated booths, posters, and the alert cops on hand to march carnival lawbreakers off to court. To add to the buzzing confusion of the evening were those from the side shows, telling of the w-onders to 1m? seen in their respective shows Fresh popcorn, potato chips, taffv, pop. fish pond, novelties, a picture stand, fortune tellers, boxing, the hall of terror and a spill the milk game held the atention of the crowd in various locations throughout the evening. The main show, written by Mary Sanders, was centered around the crowning of the Queen. Supt. Mc- Call. the king of the Carnival Palace, played the part of a rest- less king searching for his queen- to-be. Six beautiful girls were summoned as candidates for the Queen of 1946. While waiting for the summons to be fulfilled, excel- lent talent including an Arabian dancer, an American singer, a Ha- waiian guitarist, a hobo trumpeter, a Scotch singing lassie. Step-’n- fetch it , a Russian ballerino. and tumblers, entertained His Majesty and the crowd. Finally, the six girls arrived, each making her entrance in an Egyptian litter carried by four slaves. As the final event. Sue Stucky was crowned Queen of the Carnival by King” McCall. Eighth Grade Art Pupils Plan Mural of City Students Finish Realistic Out-of- Door Scenes and Portfolios The eighth grade art class is making a mural of the city of Charlotte. This mural is being made on paper instead of being placed on the wall, but is being done in the same manner. The class first makes a free hand sketch of what is planned to put on in the scene, and then trans- fers it on to the painting. Part of the class is working on landscaping, while the others are planning the buildings of the city. The entire eighth grade class has done exceptionally well on the pictures which they have just fin- ished making with colored chalk. states Mrs. Wildern. Some of these pictures are out-of-door scenes and all are very realistic. The seventh grade art class has been doing some excellent wrork in Footlighteers Plan Assembly Back Row: Mis Wells, Bethany Hunter, Phyllis Smallwood. Maxine Pratt, Lou Anne Potter. Maxine Dillin, Marian Cheney, Miss Wesche. Front Row: Joyce Denison. Jacquelyn Yund, Martha Rochester, Rowland Baker, Mary Sanders. David Adams. Niagara Falls Chosen For Annual Senior Trip During a senior clas3 meeting, re- cently. the members of the class decided to go to Niagara Falls for their trip. There were three trips to pick from: one. to Mackinac Island, which would take three days: two, a four day trip to Mac- kinac t.nd through the Soo locks; three, the three day trip to Nia- gara Falls. The seniors will leave June 3 and get back June 5. Invitations have been ordered and name cards will soon he taken care of. These ctrds and invita- tions will be secured from the Re- publican-Tribune office. As yet. there have been no pre- parations for a senior dance. Mrs. Lipsey states. If each sen- ior will sell one l ox of the left over Christmas and everyday cards there will be no need for class dues. 0 ulrntlur April 11—Assembly. April 12-13—State Band Fes- tival. April 12 — Vacation starts (Whoopee). April 12—Track Meet with East Lansing, here. April 23—Track meet—Grand Ledge and Williamston. here. April 23—Olivet Band Festi- val. April 24—Tennis. Lakeview. here. April 24—Charhian staff as- sembly. April 25—F.F.A. Banquet. May 2—Election of mayor and secretary. making portfolios. These hooks are practically finished, and show many weeks of hard work. The members of the class are all mak- ing their own designs for their portfolio covers. Two Home Boys Attend Hi-Y Training Conference Backofen and Bryan Prepare For State Legislation Maynard Backofen and Bruce Bryan attended the pre-legislature training conference for the Hi-Y at Kalamazoo, March 12. To attend the regular State Leg- islature Conference at Lansing. April 12-13. Bruce Bryan will serve as representative and Maynard Backofen as senator. Each school Is allowed to present some form of legislation w’hlch it recommends that Michigan should adopt. Maynard is interested In amending the constitution. The 150 boy legislators will first elect boys to the four positions of Governor. Lieul.-Governor, Speak- er of the House, and Secretary of State. Mr. Paajanen is chairman of the industrial relationship commit- tee. All hills must be reported by a committee, he passed by both Houses, and signed by the govern- or, or passed over his veto, to be- come Hi-Y laws. Charhian Sales Assembly To Be Presented Soon Mary Sanders Writes Script; Yearbook To Cost Less The theme is grand, the pages are great, order your yearbook before it's too late? During the first week after spring vacation, the 1946 Charhian sales will begin. There will be a sales assembly In which a student will'dream about the events of the year. The script for this skit has been written by Mary Sanders, who also wrote the script for the main show of the journalism car- nival. Powell Takes Musical Trip Nat’l Conference Excursion Lasts Four Days; Massed Hands Featured In the Cleveland. Ohio. Public Auditorium from Wednesday. Mar. 27 until Tuesday. April 2. the twen- ty-ninth meeting of the Music Edu- cators' National Conference was held jointly with the National Catholic Music Educators’ Confer- ence. This meeting was attended by band leader. Mr. Robert Powell, who was there from Thursday un- til Monday. The theme of this convention was Music Education Ix oks and Plans Ahead. Friday was visitation day and the Cleveland schools were visited in the morning. Friday afternoon, the Catholic schools in Cleveland put on a festival called A Festi- val For Our Lady in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The pro- gram consisted of a mass band con- cert and organ recital and the festi- val. Three thousand costumed high school and grade school chil- dren participated. The program was composed of folk songs and dances from seventeen countries. Saturday was Ohio day and school children from 88 counties in Ohio gave a program in the morn- ing. There were 500 members in 'the mass band. 250 in the orchestra : and 1.750 in the chorus. In the afternoon all attended the Cleve- land Symphony orchestra broad- cast In Siverance Hall. Saturday night, a reception was held for the M. PL N. C. given by the exhibitors, those who sold music, musical in- struments and such things. A concert was held Sunday after- noon by two pianists and a flutist from South America. Mr. and Mrs. Powell attended a broadcast and concert by Phil Spitalny and his all girl orchestra Sunday even- ing. Mr. Powell also attended many meetings and demonstrations on class methods, watched rehearsals, and went to many dinners. Lenten Services Concluded The final Lenten service was held April 8. with Reverend Wil- liam Beckett from the Methodist church as the speaker. His topic was Christ, the Living God. A choral reading was given by the Bible study class under the direc- tion of Reverend McConnell. The glee club selection was Christ the Lord is Risen Today”, directed by Miss Meyer. Added pages in this year’s Char- liian will feature more snapshots and a senior biography page. Ye old album will bring memories of the gay nineties on its pages. To repay the students for the splendid support of the carnival, the Charhian will sell for only $1.50 Instead of $2 which was the i price last year. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK _________________________ (Member[ j Est. I92T) ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher .....................Bonnie Durbin Managing Editor........................Marian Cheney Editor-in-Chief ..........................Sue Stucky Sports Editor ...........................Lila Larsen Alumni Editor.........................Carolyn Field Exchange Editor...............Norma Parent Business Manager...................Keith Fry Circulation Manager ...........Anna Aseltine Advertising Manager............Harold Marsh Assistant Advertising Manager. Elaine Mohre Faculty Adviser...............Winifred Wells Reporters......Shirley Briggs. Ronald Brown. Portia Craven. Joyce Denison. Don Hice. June Lerch. Joan Parker, ('leone Smith. Jeanette Martens. Joyce Taylor. Mary Sanders. Dixie Lee Aid. What Does Easter Mean To You? What does Easter mean to me? Why. new clothes of course. I simply couldn't go to church on Easter Sunday without having a new spring outfit. And what does Easter mean to you? An Easter egg hunt in the morning. Easter Bunny always brings me a big basket full of all sorts of goodies. It's almost as much fun as Christmas. Yes. these are our answers. It's all right for a spring Easter day to affect our answers, but we should dig a little deeper to find what it really means. When you’re sitting in church, if you do go. think al out the meaning instead of some body's new Easter bonnet or some one’s new suit. Take part in the services and think what the real significance of Easter is.—w’hat it means that the world has a risen Christ! To Wear or Not to Wear! Overalls! Overalls! Overalls! Everybody's wearing overalls. The boys of C.H.S. seem to object to the girls’ wearing overalls and have resorted to throwing all girls seen in overalls in the horse tank. News of this has traveled to Lansing where it was commented on over WKAR. In Detroit it was published in the newspapers. Is it because overalls are hard to get? Perhaps, but very few girls purchase theirs; instead they usually wear an old pair of brother’s or dad's. If this isn’t the reason, perhaps it’s because girls really look better in skirts, but the boys don’t seem to object to slacks. After all is said and done no doubt, the girls will continue to wear overalls. Thunks The seniors, the journalism class and the Charhian staff would like to extend their ap- preciation to all of the students and teachers who helped make the carnival the great suc- cess that it was. This Carnival was the biggest and best of any in the history of C.H.S. The sale of tickets went well over 8.800 which is a figure larger than that of last year or any previous year. To the people in all of the side shows, stands, and in the main show the seniors would like to say that you did an excellent job and thanks for the fine co-operation that you gave. People’s Opinions What the students think of science is a great mystery to some folks. Here are a few students' opinions of it. Norma Snyder—I like science because there is such a mystery about it. Mary Lou Rochester—I just don’t care for it. Ix uise Lynd—I don’t like science because it is so complicated. Barbara McGrath—Messing around with acids, etc., doesn’t appeal to me. Marjorie Freed—I like it because it is so interesting and the teachers are O.K. too. Douglas Mulholland—I like it. but it is a hard subject and I don't get good marks in it. Jack Smith—I don’t like it at all. The method ol teaching isn't up-to-date. Carl Lindblom—I like It because I’m al- ways learning something new. Dixie Lee Aid—I don’t know enough about It to know whether I like it or not. Albert Foster—I think it is a lot of fun. Helen Bumford—I like it because I enjoy mixing things. Milton Horn—For my choice. I’ll stick to farming any day. Mary Ellen Moore—I like to mess around with things. Ray Archer—I like it. but I haven't studied it because I’ve had no use for it. Jerry Norris—I've taken one year in the 7th grade and it’s too dry. Vacation Hopes Keith Frey— Just going to Chicago.’’ Jack Martin—“Do chores and farm. Sue Stucky—“Going to Chicago (These kids better get together). John Loucks—“Sleep all day and (censored) all night”. Margery Wilmore—“Work mostly” (Another ambitious senior). Gertrude Heinze— Clean my house night- times.’’ Mr. Muma— Work in my garden”. (Wanted: Someone to plow' it.) Marian Cheney— Not going to get that much needed sleep. (Could be the Navy is home.) Don Hice— Stay home day times.” Joan Parker— I am off to see my Mom. Pop. and our newly acquired moose head which he shot in Canada . (Good luck to you.) Harold Marsh— Sleep. I hope.” (This is spring vacation. ) Can You Guess? 1. Senior girl—dark hair, brown eyes, rooms in town, puts in time at Murl and Irene’s, eats, sleeps, and goes with Elaine, enjoys dancing. 2. Senior boy—brown wavy hair, blue eyes, lives in town, seen with Slats . Bryan, and Starr, works at Kroger’s, drives car. appears (???) bashful, about 6 ft. tall. 3. Junior girl—dark. cuTly hair. hand, about 5 ft. 6 in., works in .Morris Store, often seen with Mary Ann. cheerleader. 4. Sophomore boy. plays on basketball team, also football and track, town resident, light hair, rides bicycle, Joan. Colburn-Fulton em- ployee. 6 ft. 1 in. 5. Senior girl—rural student, dark hair, green eyes. 5 ft. 6 in., usually with Marilyn, rides No. 1 bus. was in junior play, known as Cyclone”. •qiiuis auoai.) '9 pun uobbiv pjojnw ‘tpna-tj «ini g ‘aiddof qog g ‘uasjBq «in i :sj � msuy Looking Through the Keyhole Students of Miss DelFavero’s classes have recently enjoyed hearing the story of the Pea Little Thrigs. Why don’t you try reading it too? Did you hear about the ink bottle scare Mrs. Kiplinger received from Mr. Amaden on April 1? Whom has Bob Cooper been sitting with on bus No. 2? What lucky boy was playing softball with the 9th grade girls the other day? Why do the physical fitness boys like to go out doors to play ball? Could it be that the girls are out playing soft ball too? A certain group of junior girls would like peace and quiet at their lockers near the home ec. room. They would also like a dictionary to define the language used. Notice how happy the seniors are! Just six more w-eeks of school! Who has been writing Jean Briggs myster- ious letters signed M. X? Phyllis Goodrich ought to have some inter- esting pictures when they are developed. Hubba. Hubba. Have you heard about Harold Marsh s break- ing Louise Lynd’s baton? Has anyone heard any more about Mr. Mc- Call. Mrs. Iauch. and the maple syrup this spring? Girls. have you noticed that Wayne Holmes is getting to be a wolf? (Even more so as time goes by). Just notice how dignified the seniors are getting now. Fashion of the Week: Skirts instead of overalls. Who is the certain freshman girl Harold Smuts is sitting with on number 2 bus now? What is this that Rosie Alfonso tells every- one in the seventh grade al out her hair? How many of you knew that the junior high had another one of their super-fun-packed dances last week? We hear that a good time was had by all at Shirley Parr’s surprise party last Saturday. Mary Webb certainly looks happy lately. One can hardly miss seeing the stars in her eyes. What happened to the party that was to be held out at the springs the other night? When Mr. Semerau told us about his con- certina grand being especially made, did any of you conceive that its actual cost was $2600? Ask Hans Langmaack if the water in the city horse trough is cold. (Is it any different before school in the morning than at night. Hans?) What boy has to leave school because of cow troubles? Why is State Street being so completely hashed over by the HI-Y boys all of u suddeu? ORANGE d BLACK Page 3 Guilty or Not Guilty It's a little late for New Year’s Resolutions, but on a second thought it’s a pretty good idea to make a new one,—that is. leaving other people’s property alone. Do you want to have a sports page in the Orange Black? If you lo. you’d better make that resolution. Coach Gobel was good enough to put a chart of the Ionia track meet and standings on the bulletin board. It seems that some one wanted it for a souvenir and now it is missing. The reporters for the Orange Black were not able to get the story of the meet because they cannot get the facts. Just think al out it a little and if you can decide to make that resolution, the sports page in the Orange Black will try to give complete coverage to sports events. Coach Gobel states. “Until students can respect other people’s property, they do not deserve a sports write-up.” Juniors Win Meet Again With Seniors Close Second Six Interclass Records Broken In Season Opening To open up the track season, the Interclass track meet was held April 2 at 4:00 o’clock. Results are as follows: 120 high hurdles — 1st, White; 2nd. Weymouth; 3rd. Santee; 4th. Mason. 100 yd. dash—Weaver. Loucks, Ells. Frey. 1 mile—Mohre, Holmes. E. Furu. Starr. 440 dash Radee, Adams, Clark, Royston. 220 low hurdles—White, Wey- mouth. Bursley. Santee. 220 yd. dash—Weaver, Loucks. Ells. Frey. 880 run—Hice, Bryan. D. Furu. Johansen. High jump—White, four tied for second. Shot put—Moore. Fox. Derby. Weaver. Pole vault Mohre. Radee. Rosen- brook. Broad jump—Radee, White. Wey- mouth. Weaver. Relay -Seniors. Juniors. Sopho- mores. Freshmen. Coach reports. “Results were very gratifying.” Juniors wfon with 51 Vi: Seniors. 48; Sophomores. 29 ; Freshmen. 1. Seniors relay team was: Loucks. Weymouth. Hice. and Weaver. Six interclass records were bro- ken. Douglas White broke the high hurdle record. The time was 16.3 . The 100 yard dash w'as run in 105 by Charles Weaver. Ray- mond Radee broke the 440 run by a time of 56.7 . Seniors lowered the relay time to 1'44.3 . Two field events which were bro- ken were pole-vault, which was 10’ 6 by Bob Mohre; and the broad jump by Raymond Radee. His rec- ord was 19’ 8V4 . Have you heard the latest defini- tion of a gentleman? He’s just a wolf with patience. — Lakeview school. Time wounds all heels. Tennis Season Underway With Grindall as Coach With Wayne Holmes. Carl Lind- blom and Don Johansen return- ing from last year’s tennis squad, this season has a promising out- look. The first meet will be held with Lakeview. April 24. here at Charlotte. Future matches expect- ed are with Sexton. Eastern, and Battle Creek Central. All practice is being held in the gym and at the tennis courts. Mr. Grindall. coach of the tennis teams, reports the following boys out for tennis; Richard Huffman, Herbert end Bob Packard. Caroll and Ray Dane. Gaylord Yund, Earl Rolter ond Gaylord Williamson. From this group two more l� oys will be picked to complete the team. Dean’s Mighty Strikers Win G.A.A. Tournament After seven weeks of howling, the G.A.A. tournament has come to a close. Pat Dean's Mighty Stiiker8 won with the upperclass- men not far behind. Pins will be awarded to each girl on the win- ning team. Jeanette Papoi. from junior high, and Norma Fox. from senior high were the individual high scorers. Both will receive letters. Tennis is now under way. The girls are also planning to play golf and softball in the near future. Flashes and Giants Win Noon Hour Tournaments The rural students noon hour lasketball tournament was held during the week of March 11 through the 15th. The winners in the Senior League were the Flashes and the Junior League champions were the Giants. In the Senior League the Wild- cats played the Flashes on March 11. with the Flashes winning with a score of 8 to 5. On March 13. the Wolves took theWhirlwinds by a score of 11 to 7. On Friday, March 15. the Flashes won a vic- tory of 7 to 4 over the Wolves, which resulted in them being the champions. In the Junior League. Tuesday. March 12. the Giants won the game from the Raiders 23 to S. The Giants Charlotte to Compete With East Lansing The Oriole track team will com- pete with the East Lansing track squad on Friday. April 12. Last yesr the score was 61points for Charlotte and 42V6 for East Lan- sing. ”Bue8chlen. returning from last year, is a very good sprinter, broad jumper and high jumper. Also re- turning from last year, is Carey Backman. a hurdler. This is ex- pected to be as close as other con- tests with East Lansing , states Coach Gobel. Softball Teams Underway An organization for softball dur- ing the noon hour, for the rural students who eat their lunches at school, is underway now. directed by Coach Grindall. A definite schedule of four or five teams will be organized. Because of bad weather the individual teams haven't been chosen as yet. and the Midgets played for the championship on March 14 with the Giants gaining a victory over the Midgets, 7 to 4. PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service conDCPO-tWHPgq psWamtttB cfe Troas bo© bs® soos® |W SJi ISJ 1 71S7K1 LUMBER - COAL PHONE No. 9 ImmmI - A Siimhu AND l)Hi ious - llamlHii'g'K STOP AT MURL Anil IKEIVE’S GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ ★ ★ REMEMBER FIRESTONE ACCESSORIES TIRES - TUBES - BATTERIES GOOD FOOD J k JAY SANDWICH SHOP CHARLOTTE MICH. EARL J. LAVENGOOD Proprietor Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Veteran Night School Gets Under Way Here Veterans may be trained here at school under the G I. Bill of Rights. Starting May 1. 1946, night school will be held. Salary will be paid them during their training. Single veterans will receive up to $65 per month and married veterans, up to $90 per month. As the employer inci eases the salary, the govern- mental benefits will decrease. The cost of books, supplies, equip- ment. and other necessary expenses such as hoard, lodging, living ex- penses. and travel required in the training program, plus the costs of instructors will be paid under the Veterans' Institute. The veterans will be trained to hold any position in which they may be interested. This also gives them the opportunity to complete their high school education. At present. Mr. Mead is organ- izing the Veterans’ Institute, which will include night classes in related subjects. Classes will be held here in the high school. Band Enters State Festival At East Lansing, April 1 3 April 12 is the date set for the Solo and Ensemble Festival at Michigan State College. Charlotte high will have ten students partici- pating on Friday. Also on Satur- day. April 13. all bands that took first and second place will go back for the State Band Festival. All bands including Charlotte, will play the same three pieces which they played at the District event. In Memoriam We. the students and faculty of Charlotte high, wish to ex- press our deepest sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hornberk in the loss of their daughter. Mar- garet. Coming from Lansing. Mar- garet entered Charlotte high early in the second semester as a freshman. She was a member of the glee club, and was well liked by all who knew her. Cantata Presented By School Children A cantata. “Paul Bunyan and His Lumberjacks , by TUlotsen and Lorenz was presented by the fourth, fifth and sixth grades of the Grammar and Hawthorne schools in the high school auditor- ium. Thursday evening. April 4 and to the high school the next afternoon. Miss Elaine Meyer was director of the program and Mrs. Leora Weymouth was accompanist. The first dance given in the af- ternoon was the “Nixie Polka , fol- lowed by a Norwegian mountain dance. Next was a Swedish Clap dance. After two square dances with Clyde Nichols and Ann Demp- sey as the callers, another polka was presented, followed by the Vir- ginia Reel, which concluded the grade entertainment. March 21. also one piece which they will sight read. MUNGER HARDWARE CO. HARDWARE - JOHN DEERE FARM IMPLEMENTS PLUMBING SUPPLIES - DUPONT PAINT Spring is here and fads are many Come to Pauline’s for styles that beat any PAULINE’S BEAUTY SALON Phone 1300 SAMIAI.S! SANDALS! FOR PARTY OR SPORTWEAR BROWN. BLACK or RED $4.95 to $6.95 Glee Club Has New Robes Recently the Girls' Glee Club has acquired new robes. They are black with white collars. Monday. April 8 at chapel was the first appearance in these robes. This Is the first time the Glee Club has has a definite uniform. This project was possible as a result of the money earned from the dances sponsored by the club. The gowns were purchased from the E. R. More Company. Annual Conference Convenes at Kalamazoo Mr. Muma. Mrs. Weymouth. Mrs. Loucks. Mr. Amaden. Mrs. Wildern and Miss Fisher attended the tenth annual guidance conference, March 30, at Kalamazoo. An instrumental ensemble start- ed the morning session, after which President Paul V. Sangren gave an address entitled I� ok- ing Forward in Guidance. Lunch- eon was held in the Wolward ball- room followed by entertainment and a business meeting. The after noon ended with group discussions on subjects concerning adjust menta of returning veterans, vari- ous cases of child guidance and teachers’ problems. Alumni News Virgil Davis, former C. H. S. stu- dent, and now a junior in Bellevue, designed the cover for the Eaton County Michigan Education As- sociation News Letter . which came out the first week in April. Mike Mathews. '44. is home on a leave. Duane Nicol, '43. is now dis- charged from the Navy. Change in Appearance? Some of the students have been wondering why the Home Ec. girls have been coming to school with their hair done up and no make up on. The reason is that the girls are giving each other facials, applying make up and styling hair. Have you noticed how improved their appearance has been? Teachers Study Tests Several teachers went to M.S.C. Saturday. April 7 to a conference. The theme was “’How can tests be used to clarify or solve some of the problems currently faced by schools? Byron Stock well Is now dep uty sheriff in Charlotte. CHARLOTTE HOME DELICIOUS NEW ENGLAND SPRING SUNDAES DAIRY Main Sweet Shop DOUBLE DIP Bruno Spagnuolo. Prop. ICE CREAM CONES GIVE YOUR CAR Now as always 5c A 10-STAR SPRING TONIC FOR EASTER Baum’s Standard Jewelry. Books Metalware, Handkerchiefs and Other Gifts Service Lawrence Ave. and Oliver St. W. E. WRIGHT Phone 9177 SHELDEN LUMBER CO. ★ ★ ★ LUMBER, BUILDER’S SUPPLIES PAINTS — FUEL Band Bounce May 10 THE CHARHIAN Honor Banquet May 3 VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY. May 2, 1946 ISSUE 13 OICIOLK PLAN rOMIIM Row: O. Face. H. Sumerix, L. Sumerix, J. Wil on. I. Fetterman. R. French, M. Cheney. Second Row: B Lmdblom, G. Well . R. Wood, E. Mead. C. Nichols J. Leach, J. Robert . Front Rows. J. Wheaton. M. Mead. J. Higby. J. Willard First Row. left to right: I. Clark, L. Lynd, J. Steward. Mr. Powell. Second Row: C. Sutherland. P. Griest. Third Row: P. Smallwood, W. Pardee, G. Wood. Fourth Row: Y. Thuma, P. Goodrich. M. A. Lewi . Fifth Row: B. McGrath. M L. Terwilliger. Sixth Row: R. Dunning, A. Smith, S- Colizzi. M. Vance. Seventh Row: D. Fullerton. J. Yund. M. Marshall, D. Thompson. Eighth Row: P. Hill, D. Michel. S. Hale. Basses: R. Uren, J. Holmes. W. Ripley. Band Bounce Friday, May 10 Senior and Cadet Groups To Appear Under Baton of Robert Powell May 10. 1946. at 8:00 the Band Bounce will l e presented under the direction of Mr. Powell. No admis- sion will be charged at the door, but a collection will be taken. The money will be used to pay the ex- penses of trip to Holland for the Tulip Festival. The Cadet and Senior hands will be In'uniform as both are taking part in the pro- gram. Also the twirlers will be there, in white uniforms to take part in the performance. In the afternoon a part of the event will Ik played for the rural students' day assembly. Panis Angelicus - Cesar Franck The Desert Song Sigmund Romberg The World is Waiting for the Sunrise Lockhart - Seitz Stout Hearted Men Sigmund Romberg Featuring Yvonne Hill. Twirler Chimes of Peace • Meditation Charles J. Roberts March of the Steel Men Charles Belsterling j My Hero. Concert Marche Militaire .................Oscar Straus From The Chocolate Soldier Drum Duet, The Drummer’s De-: light - Oscar Face. Harry Sumer- ix. The Trombone King - K. L. King Featuring Twirlers Bgdtimc Story or Dangerous Dan McGrew With Effects Winter Sunset. Reverie - - Carl Frangkiser Cadet Band Mission Choral • • G. E. Holmes Delmar March - Harold Bennett Featuring Twirlers Village Chimes - Harold Bennett College Boy • - Harold Bennett Featuring Twirlers Solo. Fox Trot • Harold Bennett Military Escort • Henry Fillmore Local Boys Travel To Chicago, Illinois To spend a nice spring vacation, the Hi-Y boys traveled to Chicago to visit the city. Keith Frey. Wayne Holmes. Ron- ald Brown. Bob Packard. Maynard Backofen. Albert Foster. Carl Lind blom. John Gardner. Harry Sumer- ix. Floyd Weymouth. Harold Marsh George Stucky. and Herb Pack- ard w’ere the boys who went. Driv- ers were Ronald Brown. Maynard Backofen and Mr. Paul Packard. The boys stayed at Y. M. C. A. with their expenses partly paid. They left Sunday morning. April 14 and arrived home Wednesday night. April 17. All the boys en- joyed the different kinds of trans- portation while staying in the city. Outstanding places attended were Field Museum. Museum of Science and Industry. Navy Pier. Aquarium. Planetarium. Marshall Fields’. Merchandise Mart and a tour through Chinatown. Many boys saw the movie. “Out- law staring Jane Russell. After- wards the group saw Jane Russell in person. Five broadcasts were heard. This was the first time a trip of this kind w’as conducted and the boys enjoyed it very inuen. It’ A’Comin May 3—Track meet at Allegan (Night). May 3—Honor Banquet. (I)on’t eat too much.) May 6—Hastings dual track meet. May 10—Band Bounce. May 10—Rural Students' Day May 11 — Invitational track meet at Albion. May 14—Capitol Circuit track meet. May 15—Junior class assembly (Hooray! we get out of ano- ther class). May 16 Last Orange and Black for the year. Bible Study Course Presents Many Speakers Jewish Rabbi Tells of Passover And Religion Differences Taking a course in Bible study will give one a better understand- ing of the Bible and what it teaches. The program for the course includes hearing ministers of different faiths, including Metho- dist. Congregational. Baptist. Gos- pel. Free Methodist. Christian Scientist. a Seventh-Day Ad- ventist. a Catholic priest, a Jewish Rabbi, and a Negro minister. Rabbi Feinburg of Lansing re- cently spoke to Bible students about the Passover and how it is observed nearly the same today as it was long ago. He also told of the Jewish interpretation of Jesus, whom the Jews do not believe to be the Savior or promised Messiah. From these speakers the stu- dents receive different opinions on the Bible and learn about other re- ligions. Study of the Old Testament brings out interesting historical and geographical facts. One purpose of Bible study is to learn of its teachings and how they can be applied to real life to make better Christians. C.H.S. Oriole Band Attends Annual Olivet Festival Tuesday. April 23. marked the date for the thirteenth annual band festival at Olivet, in which ten different high school bands participated. Sectional rehearsals were held from 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. ra. for all bands. At 2:15 a mass rehearsal began, conducted by the guest con- ductor. William Revelli of the Uni- versity of Michigan. At 8:00 the evening program started and each school went to the front of the room and played one selection. There were eight pieces played in the mass band conducted by Mr. Revelli. All bands made a good showing. Honor Banquet To Be May 3 Theme Built Around Circus; Address Will lie Given By Olivet’s I)r. Xadal Tomorrow evening at 6:30. at the Methodist church, the annual honor banquet will be held. Ap- proximately one hundred fifty stu- dents. teachers, and members of the board of education will attend. As is the custom each year all awards wil be presented at this time. The theme for this year is based on a circus. Committees of the stu- dent council who planned the ban- quet are: program. Susan Stucky. Roberta Garvey, and Delores Mi- chel: decorations, Betty Montgom- ery, Carl Lindblom. Phyllis Small- wood. Clara Mauney. and Clifford Shults: compilers of list of hon- orees. Harriet Mayhew and Bob Brown. Those decorating for the dance which will follow’ the ban- quet are Dan Dickinson. Dan Brown. Eunice Jones, and Karl Mead. All who attend the banquet will be admited to the dance by their programs. Honor students attending who have had a B average or more for five marking periods are: sen- iors: Joyce Denison. Bonnie Dur- bin. Roberta Garvey. Don Hice. Wayne Holmes. Mary Sanders. Su- san Stucky. Doreen Thompson: juniors—Albert Foster. Harriet Mayhew. Roy Weaver: sophmores —Milford Mason. Virginia Roy- ston. Phyllis Smallwood. Jane Weaver. Joanne Willard: freshmen —Connie Alfonso. Robert Brown. Tony Crawford. Barbara Lindblom. Barbara McKeag. Edward Towe: eighth grade—Dan Brown. June Granstrom. Bertha Lenon. Dolores Willard: seventh grade—Louise Berg. Barbara Brown. Nancy Har- rington. Eunice Jones. Benn Mar- tin, Joanne Reiner. Margaret Vance. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member ORANGE BLACK EsM92Q Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ......................Marian Cheney Managing Editor ................Mary Sanders Editor-in-Chief .................Norma Parent Sports Editor ................. Portia Craven Alumni Editor ..................Shirley Briggs Exchange Editor ....................Dixie Aid Business Manager ...................Keith Frey Circulation Manager ......................June Lercii Advertising Manager ....................Elaine Mohre Assistant Adv. Manager .........Ronald Brown Faculty Adviser ...............Winifred Wells Reporters ......Anna Aseltine. Joyce Denison. Bonnie Durbin. Carolyn Field. Don Hice. Lila Larsen. Harold Marsh. Joan Parker. Cleone Smith. Jeanette Martens. Joyce Taylor. Sue Stucky. To Whom It May Concern The student body of Charlotte high is to be congratulated on their attentiveness during the Lenten service. The students’ attitude toward the services was very good. The con- duct shows the appreciation for the effort expended by Mrs. Kiplinger. the Bible study class. The Charlotte Ministerial Association, to Miss Meyer and the Glee Club, to make this a worthwhile series of meetings. What Their Plans Are Ruth Ann Sinclair -Get a job. John Loucks—Go into the service. Ray Archer—Work on the farm. Wilma Boyer—Application at telephone. Marilyn Upright—Go on a vacation. Mary Sanders—Spend week ends in Chicago and work at the Siatico Co. Eileen Pundick—Go to Chicago. Milton Horn—Farm it. Drn Hice—Undecided. Bonnie Durbin—Work in order to save money for college. Portia Craven—Work at the Olds. Dixie Aid—Earn money for college. Hold About You Time is Short Well, our goal is now in view. Our high school course is almost finished. There are new horizons to be explored, new problems to be attacked, new experiences to be lived, and also new victories to be won. Yes, we’ll be graduating soon, and then, college? To secure i a job? To get married? To join the armed j forces? Which ever you do it will be quite a j task whatever it is. Graduation is a serious step in our lives. | A bond has developed between a senior and his school, and a part of C.H.S. When we entered, as green and bewildered freshmen we looked forward eagerly to the day we would be seniors. Now most of us wish we weren't quite so near the turn of the road. Sizes of caps and gowns have been taken: cards and commencement announcements have been ordered; baccalaureate and commencement plans are under way; seniors have planned their annual trip; and the “Charhian” is steadily nearing completion. Yes. we are coming to the end of our high school days, to take our places in this whirl of modern life. Thanks Great credit is due to Mrs. Iauch. for her splendid work in the library. In the three years Mrs. Iauch has been here she has or- ganized materials, collected periodicals and built up a reference file of fugitive materials. However, she did not stop there; she taught various groups how to make the library of value and use. At any time when we’ve wanted help in find- ing necessary information she has been always ready to help us find the material. We Haue the Right Idea Some very fine assemblies have recently been sponsored. This could be due to our very good behaviour. People that put on the assemblies appreciate it very much when the students sit quietly giving all their attenion to what is going on. on the stage. Much preparation tedious and otherwise has gone into the organizing of the assemblies and also into the ordeal of performing before an audience. The teachers and students alike appreciate very much the co-operation which has been shown. Thanks a lot and let's keep it up so we may have more of these fine assemblies. Do you know what's the matter with the alphabet? No. what? U and I aren’t close enough together. Traveling through the halls. I wandered into several different rooms and tried to find out the answer from various teachers and stu- dents on the question, What characteristic should 3 teacher have besides his or her teaching ability?’’ The various answers are as follows: Mrs. Lipsey: He should be able to set a good example for his students. Miss Wells: A sense of good humor. Mrs. Iauch: He should be human and like the students. The student replies were: Bethel Parker: He should be pleasant. Mary Lou Rochester: Be lots of fun. Helen Bumford: Be tolerant of misbehav- ing students and not sour pusses. Bruce Lavengood: To be good looking. Reva Swick: To be thoughtful. Nancy Kerekes: To understand the students. What’s Your Pastime) Our little gremlin friend. Mephistophiles. called up several fellow students at 7:30 last Wednesday night. It seems they were occupied by the following things: Wilma Clements................ Doing chores Mrs. Iauch......... Doing my weekly mending” Lyle Royston....Spring fever evidently had him Miss Wells.... Looking over literature papers David Adams.............. Washing my hands Louise Lynd........ Working on bookkeeping Bob Brown..... Drawing score cards to keep track of the big games this summer Shirley Pittinger........Had gone to the show Ion Tharp..... Talking to my parents” (prob- ably trying to argue his way through) Mary Jane Krusell... Doing English literature Nancy Kerekes...... Listening to Jack Carson Douglas Gam........... Getting my hair cut Gordon Sparks....................... Working Rosemary Riley.....“Singing and playing the piano Charles Dowker..... Reading the funny paper Jacquelyn Yund..... Practicing the piano for the State Contest And of course. I was busy calling all evening. Thanks to the operators for being so patient. Alumni Mrs. Forrest Estep Jr., the former Audrey Youngs. ’41, had an 8 pound baby girl. Sharon Kay. Jack Snow. '43. arrived home April 24 with his honorable discharge. I called to see how my friend Joe Brown, was getting along at the hospital.” said Mary ) Smith. The nurse said: “Why. he’s getting along fine. He's convalescing now. Mary: Well. I’ll sit down und wait till he's I through.” Itoiiipiiilipr Wlion Dixie was never seen without Ed. Jeanette Martens wasn’t engaged. There intelligent seniors were just simple freshmen. It was cold and winlery—Ah Spring! Charhians cost two dollars. Ronnie Brown took Charlotte girls home in- stead of models. Those Saturday night parties terminated at twelve. I want to be a senior. And with the seniors stand. A fountain pen behind my ear. And a notebook in my hand. I wouldn’t be a president, 1 wouldn't be a king, 1 wouldn't be an angel. For angels have to sing, I just want to be a senior. And never do a thing. Central High. Omaha, Neb. Looking Through The Keyhole What happened to Portia Craven's engage- ment for one day? Has anyone seen Marie Currey and her moth- er buzz down Main Street in their car? Fun. isn’t it, Marie? What is Anna Aseltine's secret ambition? Who is it in the 3rd hour History Class that always gets picked on? It seems lonely on bus No. 2 since Tom Mar- tin and Roger Smith have been driving. (Just ask some of the girls.) Who is the new rider on bus No. 2? That boy. Richard Debie is quite a flirt. Ask Cleone Smith. It is rumored that Barbara Lewellyn has a new l eau. (How many does that make. Bob- bie?) What Model T Ford cuts a new road in the park every night? It has a new horn too. Have you noticed the signs through the halls? It seems some people need eighth grade arithmetic and grammar. Did you attend the Olivet Band Festival? It’s so pleasant to meet old friends there—new friends too! Why was Bob Cooper running races with the school bus? Keith Frey made a pretty good Gum Drop Sal in the Charhian assembly. Don Hice seems pretty happy now days. He must have found a girl in answer to his ad. Who says Charlotte high isn’t busy 4th hour? One day last week all senior lK� ys were hearing an army man speak; senior girls, the Bell Tele- phone representative talk; and Rabbi Feinburg was talking to the Bible class. How many of you lassies around C.H.S. notic- ed how Dan Brown can flirt? Must be he’s getting used to high school life. Could be! Was it the poor material or Ronald Brown’s super strength that made the chair break at assembly practice? Number one regret around school! Spring vacation is never long enough. Why didn’t Shirley Briggs show up for her part in the Charhian assembly? Ne er saw a girl go on a date without shoes before. Or didn't you notice Sue? Have you noticed the new watches the seniors are showing off? Graduation surely is close. ORANGE A BLACK Parent and Son Banquet Sponsored by F.F.A. Future Farmer Ixjys had a ban- quet in honor of their parenta last Thursday evening. April 25, at 7:00 o'clock. Serving was done by Miss Taffee and the home econom- ics girls. The menu for the banquet was: mashed potatoes, roast beef, gravy, escaHoped corn, pickles, salad, rolls, coffee, and pie ala-inode. The evening program was enjoy- ed by everyone with Mr. Blight acting as chairman. The toastmas- ter was Chuck Weaver. Irene (’lark sang a vocal solo accompained by Joyce Denison. A cornet solo was given by Vern Royston accompan- ied by Rita French. Joyce Denison gave a reading followed by Clyde Nichols with a piano solo. Don Hice told al out the program of work activities carried out by the chapter. Jack Tirrell presented the awards to the following: Pat Me- l ane and Hans Lagnmaack for selling highest number of garden seeds. Carroll Tharp for speech contest. Don Hice and Chuck Wea- ver for winning demonstration contest. Eric Furu. Hans Lang- niaack. Maynard Ells. Roy Weavet and David Adams for winning par- liamentary procedure contest, and Chuck Weaver for lx ing outstand- ing senior boy in F. F. A. Mr. C. L. Bolander. deputy di- rector of the State Department of Agriculture, was the speaker of the evening. His talk was about plastics and what they were from. Mr. McCall. Mr. Smith. Mr. Mu ma. Mr. Schroeder were the honor- ed guests of the evening. This was the first time a banquet of this kind has been held and the F. F. A. hopes to have more. Results of the tenuis meet Tues- day. April 29. was 5 to 2 In favor of Lansing Eastern. JERROLDS “New Things First” Track Team Overwhelms Gd. Ledge, Williamston Coach Reports Good Records; Charlotte Scores 90 Points Results of the track meet on April 23. with Charlotte. Grand Ledge and Williamston '-ompet- ing. showed better time than usual for the 120 yd. dash, the 220 yci. dash, and the 880 yd. run. The out- come of the meet is as follows: 120 yd. high hurdle—first. Whii� , second. Weymouth, third. Hol- brook. fourth. Nelson; 100 yd. dash —Weaver. I oucks. McDaniels. Green; 1 mile run—B. Mohre. Monroe. Furu. Holmes; 440 yd. dash—Radee. Brannon. Adams. Peterson; 200 yd. low hurdle— White. Weymouth. McDaniels. Tur- ner; 220 yd. dash—Weaver. Ixuicks. Reese. Dick; 880 yd. run—Hire. VanGuilder. Bryan. Vandersteeu: relay — Charlotte. Williamston. Grand Ledge; pole vault—B. Mohre. Rosenbrook. Huffman. Te- man; shot put—D. Mohre, Beach. Martin. Derby. High Jump—B. Mohre. Santee. Rosebrook, Peter- son. Mason. Broad jump—McDan- iels. Weymouth. White. Teman. Total scores were: Charlotte— 90. Grand I edge—20%, William- ston—20%. This II vvh! To begin the yearbook sales, the Charhian staff presented an assem-1 bly Wednesday. March 27. The! script for the assembly was writ- ten and directed by Mary Sanders. I assistant program chairman of the I staff. Selling for only $1.50. Charhians are limited in numbers. Sales will close May 3. Sales at present have reached 3S5 subscriptions. If you have not ordered your Charhian. do so today or tomorrow. Young's Jewelry Shop Expert Watch and Jewelry Repairing When you give jewelry you give the finest! PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service Eaton County Savings Bank SA. II. I S! S WDAI.S! FOR PARTY OR SPORTWEAR BROWN. BLACK or RED $4.95 to $6.95 Page 3 ' I akeview Defeats Charlotte April 24, in Tennis Match Wednesday. April 24. on Char- iot te's court. Charlotte played Lakeview in a tennis match. The outcome w’as as follows: Holmes defeated Brandt (6-2; 7-5). Parsons defeated Lindblom (6-0; 6-0). Johansen defeated Brooks (6-2; 12-10). Yeakey defeated R. Dane (6-2; 6-2). Laird defeated R. Packard (6-1; 6-2). Double matches were as follows: Katz-....... defeated Huffman- Williamson. (6-3; 6-3). Farrell-Buchnon defeated H. Packard-Yund (6-2; 6-1). The final scores were: Lakeview 5. and Charlotte 2. Charlotte vs. Bueschlen The Orioles chalked up another victory on the cinders when they played East Lansing April 12 The events were run as follows: 120 yd. high hurdles. Weymouth (C). White, (C). Hill (E. L.). time 16.5 . 100 yd. dash. Bueschlen (E. L.), Weaver (C). Loucks (C). time, 10.8”. 1 mile. B. Mohre (C), Furu (C)'. Starr (C). time 5' 2.5 . 440 yd. dash. Radee (C), Wise (E. L.). Adams (C), time 55.6 . 200 yd. low hurdles. White (C). Hill (E. L.)f Weymouth (C), time 25.7 . 220 yd. dash. Weaver (C), Lon- don (E. L.), Loucks (C). time 23.8 880 yd. run. Hice (C). Rood (E. L.). Johansen (C), time 2 16.8 . Pole vault. Mohre (C). Radee (C), Rosebrook (C). time 10’ 6” Rural Students to Visit Charlotte High May 10 Spring again and with it comes rural students’ day. Mr McCall and Mr. Blight visited the schools April 29 and 30 to invite the stu- dents to attend. Upon arrival they will confer with Mrs. Weymouth. Mr. Blight, and Mr. Muma about enrollment for next year. During noon hour soft hall and other games will be played. Following lunch the student council will show the visitors through the high school. A program sponsored by the band will be given for entertain- ment. A portion of the Band Bounce will be played Shot put, Moore (C). Dauney (E. L.). Derby (C), time 41' % High jump. Bueschlen (E. L.), Santee (C). Rosenbrook (C). time 5 5 . Broad jump. Bueschlen (E. L.). London (E. L.). Radee (C). time 20’ 9%”. East Lansing won the 880 yd. lelay with the time 1’ 41.5 . The total score was Charlotte 65. East Lansing 39. DELICIOUS SODAS AND SUNDAES Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo. Prop. GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ it ★ REMEMBER FIRESTONE ACCESSORIES TIRES - TUBES - BATTERIES Shirts iV Sweailers The Popular Apparel for High School SWEATERS $3.95 and $4.95 All Wool - Pullovers or Cardigans SKIRTS at $3.95 and $4.95 Wool Plaids, Checks and Plain Colors Q Fred A. IKieliev Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Fisher Teaches Handicraft To Eighth Grade Girls and meat cutter s apprenticeship, one veteran for air plane mechan- ics apprenticeship, ten on the job Every Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday the eighth grade girls take handicraft from Miss Fisher. Their work varies according to taste. Some of the girls are knit- ting. crocheting, and making af- ghans while others ar 1 painting trays, bracelets, rings and salt and pepper shakers. These are plain wood. The girls sketch either an original design or copy a pattern from a sketch book onto the wood by pencil, then paint and shellac the article. The bracelets and rings are already cut in shape. Some of the girls paint them one color, or a special design or write names of their friends on them. This handi- craft class is an opportunity for the girls to express their artistic ability. Returning Veterans 1 ake Special Courses Plans for the Veterans Institute have been approved and May 1 the school opened. At first it will meet every Monday night. The veteran’s eligibility must be approved by the Veterans Administration and the business or trade must be ap- provde by the State Department uhich Mr. Mead helps take care of through the co-ordination pregram. Four veterans have already been approved for taking tool and die apprenticeship, four for butchers JEWELRY FOR COMMENCEMENT The Perfect Gift of Lasting Beauty W. E. WRIGHT Handsome Belt and Buckle set ... . $2.50 IIAItOI.lt K. SMITH Smart set. with two-tono Buckle $3.50 HICKDK BUY YOUR BONDS HERE First Mational Rank R«‘«l IMaslie Sandals Will Ho Pretty Willi Aliy Siimmor Oullil Come in and see them, and others in black, brown and white training for business concerns, six for auto mechanics apprenticeship, five for on-the-job farm training, and two for completion of high school. Mr. Mead slates that he expects the enrollment to double in a very I short time. “Hi. Patty. Hi, Betty. I've been hoping to see you today, now that my graduation plans are almost completed. I’m starting my plans for the future. Well, | haven’t had time to think very much about anything but my graduation plans. You know how shopping for clothes is these days. I know it. Maybe, you’ll be ,glad to hear what I’m going to do then. ••Yeah.—what?” •‘I'm going to start working as an operator at the telephone company. How come? I didn’t know you could operate a switchboard.” Oh, they teach you. I’m learning now and getting paid for it.” Well, how is the pay? Good! There are regular increases, and chances for promo- tion.” Gee, that sounds good to me.” Why don’t you apply? The employment office is open every day 8:00 a. m. to 5:00 p. m. except Sunday. MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE CO. I'opiilai riiccks and Plaid Shirts lor High School Girls 82.90 88.95 I HI II MURRAY UO. All wool pullovers and Card gan sweaters in pastel col°- 83=69 ° 87,95 THU VAUGHN UO. Graduation June 6 ORANGE 1 31 LAC] [v Under Class Picnic June 7 ‘THE CHARHIAN” VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE. MICHIGAN, THURSDAY. MAY 16, 1946 ISSUE 14 Band to Travel to Holland For Annual Tulip Festival First Time Local Band Has Made Trip Since 1942 For the first time since 1942 the high school hand will travel to Hol- land's Tulip Time Festival. May 18. The band will leave Saturday morning ut 8:00 a. m. by the school busses. This expedition will be a new experience for the mem- bers of the band. Regulations state that all bauds must l e ready to play by 1:00 p. m. and they must be able to stand inspection at the flag pole for ten minutes. There will be a mass band that plays at 4:00 to close the contest. The re- sults of the contest will be an- nounced ut the Centennial Park in the late afternoon. There will be four divisions of awards issued and they are: 1— Represents the best conceiv- able performance. 2— Unusual performance in many ways. 3— Good performance but not outstanding. Showing accomplish- ment. 4— Average performance. The Charlotte band is in the fUtli division. It will assemble on Fifth street, facing west with head resting on Columbia Avenue. There will be twenty-two bands playing altogether. The band will be judged on type of music selected and precision of performance, maneuvers. align- ment. and cadence. They also must Ik able to stand a ten minute inspection at the flagpole. Backofen, Bryan Attend Lansing Hi-Y Conference Did you know that we had con- gressmen in high school? Maynard Hackofeu and Bruce Bryan at- tended the first Michigan Hi-Y legislature meeting. It was held at the Lansing Capitol. April 12-13. The boys stayed at the Olds Hotel during the two days' visit. Bruce holds one of the repre- seutaative offices and Maynard is senator and holds chair number 2. At the conference the boys elec- ted officers with Don Richmond being governor. They also passed thirteen bills which were written by the boys. Regular legislature procedure was carried out on these bills and they were referred to the House and Senate. A banquet was held at the First Methodist church on Friday evening. Governor Kelly wus the speaker. Commencement Planned On Thursday evening. June 6. at 8:00 p. m. the senior class of 1946 will Ik graduated. Speaker of the evening will lie Rev. Glenn Fry of the Prieat Temple MeUiodist church. Benton Harbor. The pro- gram will follow the usual pro- cedure. Bonnie Durbin will sing and John Steward will play a sax- ophone solo. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Powell, will play the processional and reces- sional. Girl Reserves Conclude Year With Potluck Back Row: D. Satterlce. S. Pittenger. M. Dobbratz, J. Martens, D. L. Aid, V. Parr. J. Wheaton. B. Durbin, C. Fields. M. J. Webb. J. Wenzel, E. Shamp. L. Wilmore. C. Smith, and B. McGrath. Second Row: R. Riley, J. Granstrom, E. Mohre, J. Denison, M. L. Rochester, Y. Scutt, J. McLane. M. A. Lewis, B. Chamberlain, M. Upright. D. Thompson, M. Dillin, R. French, M. Cheney, and M. Sanders. Third Row: Miss Holmes, J. Taylor, M. Rochester, R. Dunning. M. Mead. D. Michel. M. Pratt. S. Hale, I. Livingston, P. Blaine, B. Parker. D. Scovill, L. A. Potter, L. Whitright, S. Gordon, and J. Yund. Fourth Row: L. Larsen. P. Piter, J. Walker, R. Garvey, B. Parr. B. Hunter, L. Lynd. B. Montgomery, P. Craven, P. Goodrich, M. Freed, and H. Mayhew. f ootlighteers Conclude Year, Elect New Slate of Officers The Footlighteers concluded another year on May 9. At this last meeting, next year's officers were chosen. The new officers elected are: president. Karl Gear- hart: vice president. Maxine Pratt: secretary. Lou Ann Potter; treasurer. Martha Rochester. The constitution was revised to help the club run smoothly and ef- fectively next year. Thirty dollars was voted toward the new stage light project spon- sored by the student council. Activities will be resumed the first week in October, when try- outs will be held. Anyone with a “C average for this semester's work Is eligible for membership next year. Eagerly Awaited Rings Arrive for Happy Juniors Wonderful! at last they are here. Probably almost every jun- ior happily uttered these words last Monday when their class rings finally arrived. The order was placed last November with the Terryberry Company in Grand Rap- Ids. The juniors chose the shape of the rings for the entire class and then each chose his individual style from the six different settings. The styles were: black or Tahiti pearl, white pearl, enamel, plain, en-j graved and mirrored, which is new. It has a more highly polished back- ground with a fine black line | around the outside. Mr. Mead was in charge of the ordering and purchasing of the rings which is quite a job. Seniors to Attend Baccalaureate June 2 Walking down the aisles of the Charlotte high school auditorium Sunday. June 2. will be the senior class of 1946 attending the annual Baccalaureate service at 8:00 p. m. Ministers of the town will par- ticipate in the program and Rev- erend Russell McConnell will de- livre the baccalaureate sermon. For a musical background, the girls' glee club will sing several numbers. Miss Elaine Meyer and Mrs. Leora Weymouth, in a piano duo. will play the processional and recessional. Junior and Senior Prom To Be Held May 31 Ah spring, and with it comes the big event, which the juniors and seniors have been looking for- ward to. May 31 will mark the im- portant evening this year. The banquet will be held at the Masonic Temple. The prom dance will take place in the new gym to the music of Ken Maxted and his orchestra. The theme for the prom is Springtime”. Committees are as follows: theme and decoration. Boh eas- ier. Rita French, Dick Huffman, Sallie Hale, and Gordon Sparks; program. Harriet Mayhew. Albert Foster, Carl Lindblom. and Bar- bara McGrath: menu. Nancy Ker- ekes, Mary Jean Krusell. Joyce Walker. Phyllis Pifer; invitations, Mary Mead. Shirley Gordon, and Beverly Chamberlain: music, John Steward. Dolores Michel, and Ja- quelyn Yund; punch. Elsie Shamp. Joan Wenzel, and Yvonne Thuina: chairman of the clean-up is Don Johansen with the remainder of the junior class on the committee. G. R. Honor Mothers at Potluck Meal Banquets, Parties, Confer- ences Fill Future Sched- ule to Brim Acting as the honored guests of last evening’s potluck supper, spon- sored by the Girl Reserves, were the mothers of the members. Joyce Denison was in charge of the pro- gram. At the weekly meeting on April 24, numerous subjects were dis- cussed and action w'as taken on many of them. Among them was the election of officers with the following girls elected: Mary Mead, president: Mary Ann Lewis, vice president; Joyce Walker, secre- tary; and Maxine Dillin. treasurer. It was decided that Betty Mont- gomery should act as the Charlotte delegate to the Clear Lake Confer- ence held from June 15 to June 22. A combined group of Hi-Y boys and Girl Reserves spent a recent evening dancing and swimming at the Youth Center in Battle Creek. Unable to obtain another chape- rone. Edna Robins and Donna Vierk were contacted at the last minute and they consented to act as chap- erones along with Mr. Paajanen. In order to help aid in the war relief, it was decided that the girls would re-convert cigar boxes into sewing kits supplied with the neces- sary equipment. At completion these would be shipped abroad to the needy countries. Dixie Lee Aid and Marian Cheney tvere ap- pointed to be in charge of the project. At the Y.W.C.A. in Lansing, on May 2. delegates, sent from cities covering the entire state, met for a conference. Next year’s officers represented Charlotte. As a high- light in the day's program, which was composed by worship, a pro- gram, recreation, was the speaker, William Harris, Jr. What’s Cornin’ May 16 — Lakeview tennis (there) May 18—Holland Tulip Festi- val. May 18—Regional track meet May 20—Eastern high tennis (here) May 25—State track meet May 26—Regional tennis meet May 29—Charhians come out May 30—Decoration Day May 31—Sexton tennis (here) May 31—Junior and Senior Prom June 2—Baccalaureate June 3. 4. and 5—Senior trip June 6—Graduation June 7—Vacation begins June 7—Cards come out. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member Est. 192� ) £4SS0Qg ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher .....................Marian Cheney Managing Editor .................Mary Sanders Editor-in-Chief .................Norma Parent Sports Editor ...................Portia Craven Alumni Editor ..................Shirley Briggs Exchange Editor .....................Dixie Aid Business Manager ..................Keith Frey Circulation Manager ......................June Lerch Advertising Manager ....................Elaine Mohre Assistant Adv. Manager .........Ronald Brown Faculty Adviser ...............Winifred Wells Reporters ......Anna Aseltine. Joyce Denison, Bonnie Durbin. Carolyn Field. Don Hice. Lila Larsen. Harold Marsh. Joan Parker. Cleone Smith. Jeanette Martens. Joyce Taylor. Sue Stucky. Something To Think About Undoubtedly you know that when the con- stitution of our country was amended it was based upon ten fundamental freedoms which were and at the present time are still called the Bill of Rights. Perhaps by now you are asking what has this to do with us Charlotte high school students or how does it apply to us? Simply this. Thurs- day. May 2. the annual caucus for mayor and secretary was held. Before we voted, an assembly was called in order that we could decide which two persons would be the most capable of holding our two highest administra- tive positions in school. Any student was al- lowed to express himself as to who he thought possessed not necessarily the best personality and looks and trivial matters of that type, but the important and necessary qualities, quali- ties such as leadership, efficiency, depend- ability. and honesty, all requisites of a success- ful officer. This privilege of self-expression was grant- ed to all of us in that amendment which was guaranteed by our fore-fathers; it has taken in- numerable lives and millions of dollars in order to preserve it for today's use. But very seldom we take advantage of it; an illustration of this fact may be obtained by viewing the number of students who participated in the assembly Wed- nesday. Out of a student body of over 500 only 132 actually voiced their own opinions. This act of stating one's own opinion has great- ly increased since last year and must continue to do so. But surely no one can believe that a participation of only one-fifth is a great enough increase. Boring, you exclaim? Perhaps! But if we. the youths and students, are to remain a part of our great democracy, it is imperative that we discuss it and. furthermore, make use of this great privilege when we are allowed an opportunity to express our opinions. Hou) Much Do We Know? Too few people of the United States are in- terested in our affairs with other nations. We all know that this is one of the most critical periods of all times. The formation and getting under way of the United Nations is a big step toward the organization of world peace. We know that it means the difference between our children's fighting or not fighting a war as our generation has had to do. Actually, though, how much do we know about the organization of the United Nations and its function? Think- ing further, just exactly what can we as high school students do about the United Nations? Summing it up brings the realization that keeping ourselves informed is one of our jobs. “She Ain’t What She Used to Be” Looking in on Mr. McCall we found him rem- iniscing back to the year when he joined the faculty of C.H.S. in 1928. At that time high school consisted of five years including the eighth grade. There was no junior high. The high school had little room for machine shop work. All work for woodshop was held in the Hawthorne school basement. The only faculty members remaining who were here at the time of Mr. McCall’s arrival are Miss Wells. Mrs. Kiplinger, Mrs. Wildern. Mrs. Lipsey. Mrs. Taylor. Mr. Mead and Miss Fisher who at that time was teaching in grade school. “How the hand has changed through the years! Why I remember when the only uni- forms they had were capes. There was only one land too. consisting of around thirty peo- ple. The new athletic field caused lots of ex- citement and. how those trophies have piled up. It gets better every year. mused Mr. McCall. He added. Speaking of school papers. I re- member when the Orange Black came out only once a month and then it was only a two column affair. There wasn't even a journalism class until 1929. The purpose of the first class was to look after all school publicity and to publish the Orange Black (such as it was). There wasn't a big school library when I ar- rived. Nor was there a capable, full time librarian as at the present. Just look at the advantages that rural stu- dents have today. A bus brings them to school and takes them home again. Looking at the future I can see plans for a new elementary school for which a fund has already been started” he concluded. Alumni News Cpl. Harold Allen, ex '45. would like some students to write to him. His address is: Cpl. Harold Allen. Col. A. Santa Fe.. Det., 9812 T.S.U.-C.E.-M.D. Box 527 A-S. Santa Fe. New Mexico. Eugene Royston has been discharged from the Navy and is now with his wife, the former. Florence White, '43. Robert Paton, '44. has been discharged and is on his way home. James Fairchild. '38, was discharged and is now home. Future Plans of Seniors This year's senior class meml)er8 have great plans for the future, as others before them had. Here are the plans of various seniors after graduation. Cleone Smith plans to be- come hostess in the cafeteria at the 3tockyards. Elsie Smith has her heart set on becoming a country school teacher. Earl Southworth is planning on a Navy career. Perhaps someday he will be admiral. Leeora Swift plans to buy half interest in the Swift Meat Packing Com- pany . Maurice Tharp is having his diploma sent to Hollywood. He is the current movie idol. Lorraine Whitwright has been offered a position as Professor of Psychology at the M. of U. Phyllis Hicks will open a day nursery in Potterville. Chuck Youngs has ac- cepted a position as foreman of construction on a through highway in Bennett park. Helen Bumford will be the lady on the flying trapeze with the Ringling Brothers Circus. You can see from the future plans of these students that this class has a very interesting future. Co-operation is not a statement—it is an ec onomic necessity. We can do this by reading newspapers and magazines, and listening to the radio. Through this method of keeping ourselves informed we ought to be able to achieve a broadminded attitude toward international affairs. Perhaps in our reading we should watch for propaganda. If we keep our interests wide, if we read open-mindedly and yet critically we are giving ourselves a store of information to use as Intel- ligent citizens. Hon Voyage Being a superintendent of schools is a hard job which takes a gentleman of high char- acter. Ambition, responsibility, resourceful- ness. and amicability are all needed in the work of a school man. Students of Charlotte high school feel very fortunate indeed, to ha e had such a man as Harlan McCall to fill this position for the past four ytars. Mr. McCall possesses the needed characteristics for his profession and has been a fine influence on the school, bringing in and developing new ideas for the betterment of the school and its activities. During his eighteen years here, as a teacher of mathematics and journulism and also as principal, he has come in contact a great deal with students and his helpfulness and under- standing have been very gratifying. In view of this, the students of Charlotte high school wish to express their profound appreciation to Superintendent McCall for his outstanding service and to extend best wishes and success to him in the future. Through the Key Hole Why is it Maxine Dillin is always getting in some sort of trouble? Did you notice the Chinese and Indian girls which Miss Corl ett brought from Malaya? Phyllis Goodrich and George Riddle are get- ting along fine together, it seems. (Keep the home fires burning). The Ivy's seemed to have had a little trouble that started over a little conceit. Spring seems to bring the wolf out in Wayne Holmes. Does everyone know the former Earlene Wells, is now married? She and her husband are liv- ing in Olivet. Joyce Taylor has been going around in a daze lately. Could it be because of Bob? Can't Ronnie Brown ever drive his own car? How about that. Ron? Oter people seem to like it too. Congratulations to the track team for the Allegan track trophy. Who was the little freshman with Harold Smuts on the F.F.A. hay ride? Notice how the juniors are showing off vheir new rings. What happened to the friendship of Marian Marshall and Eddie Bohcik? Have you noticed that Jean Griffin and Karl Gearhart are sitting together again on bus No. 2? Why are all these freshmen and sophomore girls hanging around the senior and junior boys. The Prom is coming up. I wonder what that wild lust in the eyes of all the seniors has come from—the senior trip, perhaps? ? Has Miss Wells been picking tulips in the school yard? Anyway she sure has some pretty ones on her desk. What senior boy was down to the park after eleven forty-five. May 1. picking flowers with five senior girls? Have you noticed the pretty lace fenders on Chuck Youngs car? Did you see Yvonne Thuma’s old boy-friend? He visited school with her new boy friend, Wednesday. Bob Mohre and Joan Willard certainly ought to be super tennis players with the amount of time they spend at the tennis courts, especially after supper. Why doesn't Marian Cheney wear her wings anymore? There seems to l e many absences lately. Could it be spring fever? Has anyone ever noticed how busy Joyce Ackley is after school nights since she has been working at the bakery. Have you noticed the yawns lately in school. School will soon Ik? over and then we won't have to worry—or shall we? It's been a long, long time—and—It will be a long, long time till you see the next Orange Black. GOOD LUCK, JUNIORS. ORANGE BLACK Page 3 Word Puzzle What would you do with a Kazazeefooh if someone gave you one? Elsie Smith: Put it in the waste basket. June Parsons: Kirk it out the door. Naomi Betty: I'd keep it. Marie Curry: I’d give it to Herbie for a birthday present. Betty Miller: Spank if. Norma Snyder: Throw a party for It. Charles Dowker: Put it in my soup. Dick Huffman: Put it on my car. Htiding Krusell: I’d eat it. (Now would you really.) Charlene Rolfe: Send it to Olivet. Gerald Clark: Give it to my girl—poor thing. Mrs. Iauch: I’d abolish It. Mabel Robins: I et the dog play with it. Vivian Sloan: Give it a bath. Genevieve Wood: Sit on it. Virginia Royston: Give it something to eat. Mr. Amaden: Ask it to play a game of golf. Helen Bumford: I’d write with it. Mavis Royston: Hang it on the flag pole. Rosemary Riley: I’d wear It on my dress to the school dance. Well some poor people are in for It because a Kazazeefooh is a Big Black Spider.” Orchids ’n Onions Orchids to The track squad on their fine work. (Keep it up boys). Mr. Powell and the Band. The teachers for helping us along through the rough road to success. Mr. McCall for fine eighteen years’ service. Mrs. Iauch for the effort put forth to make our school library function. To the teachers that are leaving this year for their fine service. The girls who served at the Honor Banquet. Those responsible for the fine assemblies we’ve had this year. Those who took an active part in the cam- paign for Mayor and Secretary. Mayor-elect Albert Foster and secretary-elect Mable Robins. The Girls’ Glee Club and the Library assist- ants. Onions To Those who didn’t do their part for the senior trip. The coming exams. (Oh. my achin back). Teachers who gave assignments over spring vacation. People who are always borrowing paper, pencils, and erasers. The underclassmen who are going to the Prom. Don’t worry if your jobs are small And your rewards are few Remem her that the Mighty Oak, Was once a nut like you. —Starr Commonwealth. Have You Seen Them In regard to the library club this year. Mrs. Iauch reports. In so far as possible the club from Its funds gave each girl, working in the library, a service pin. which indicates an open book. She hopes that this pin will indicate to every one who sees them that the girls have helped to keep the library running. There are a lot of new books In now. some of which are for general use. some for history classes and Bible study. Recent additions are: The Robe , Forgive Us Our Trespasses . Green Light”, and Magnificient Obsession , all by Douglas. Stranger Than Fiction”, which is al out the Jews. Blessed Are the Meek . • y Kossak and Sycucka. Emperor’s Physician by Perking. Oliver Wiswell by Roberts. Da- vid the King” by Schmidt. “The White Tower by Uhlman and Song of Bernadette by Wer- fel. Such As It Is! I wonder if, when our parents named us. they knew the meaning of our names. Here are some of the meanings. Robert—bright in fame. Bethel—a place of worship for seamen. (Won- der if Parker knows that?) Don—a Spanish nobleman. Harriet—home ruler. (Whose?) Mary—distress, tearful. Alfred—all peace. Albert—bright. Barbara—a foreigner, or stranger. Charlotte—strong. Charles—strong, courageous, manly. Eric—rich, powerful, strong. David—beloved. (By whom?) Eric—rich, powerful, strong. George—a farmer. Herbert—glory of the army. Joseph—may he add children. Mable—lovable. Margaret and Marjorie—a pearl. Martha—lady. Susan—a lily. Thomas—a twin. (Where’s the other one. Treloar?) Peter—rock, stone. Popularity Traits Popularity—Sue Stucky. Frankness—Don Moore. Voice—Bonnie Durbin. Singing—Hilding Krusell. Calmness—Bethany Hunter. Quietness—Ruth Ann Sinclair. Hair—Glenna Rich. Smile—Norma Snyder. Artistic Ability—Marian Cheney. Height Ray Archer. Acting Ability—Joyce Denison. Cleverness—Mary Sanders. Good Humor—Carolyn Field. Cuteness—Wayne Holmes. Ability to sell—Maynard Backofen. . l� vi(vs On Till aiii|Hi They Were Expendable”—Problems Books. Life With Blondie”—Virginia Royston and Jack Tirrell. “She Wouldn't Say Yes’’—Miss DeIF3vero. The Hidden Eye —Miss Wells. And Then There Were None” — David Adams. The Tiger Woman”—Lou Ann Potter. Kiss and Tell —Joan Easley. This Love of Ours —Gerald Wright and Yvonne Thuina. The Outlaw —John Beverly. Week End at the Waldorf”—Albert Foster. “Lost Weekend —John Loucks. Meet Me on Broadway”—Gordon Sparks and Sally llale. Her Highness and the Bellboy — Dolores Michel and Bob Bandfield. And Now Tomorrow”—Seniors. The Bandit of Sherwood Forest —Mr. Paa- jancn. Lady in the Dark —Norma Snyder. Yolanda and the Thief—Bob Joppie and the five senior girls. Too young to Know —Jean Briggs. The Harvey Girls —Junior Girls. “The Lone Wolf —Bruce Bryan. A Guy Could Change —Wayne Holmes. Nothing But the Lonely Heart”—Joyce Tay- lor. Adventure —Helen Bumford. Waul Ads Wanted—A girl who is an expert in the art of co-operation. See John Gardner. Wanted—A good looking male secretary to do my make-up work. For further informa- tion contact Bobbie Garvey. Wanted—Dates to the prom. The senior girls. Wanted—Rides to Marshall any night. Mary Lou Rochester and Joyce Denison. Wanted—A man nearer home. See Barbara Parr. Wanted—A straight jacket for Jack Smith the fourth hour. Inquire of Mrs. Lipsey. Wanted—Someone to take over my classes while I talk with Mr. Amaden. Miss Del Favero. For Sale—A clock that tells the right time. See Carroll Mohre. For Sale—Slightly used neck tie. Inquire Floyd Weymouth. Mrs. Weymouth: Freddie, can you name an animal that hibernates in the summer time? Fred B.: Yessum. Santa Claus . YOUNG’S JEWELRY SHOP EXPERT WATCH and JEWELRY REPAIRING WHEN YOU GIVE JEWELRY YOU GIVE THE FINEST! PLASTIC RAINCOATS BROWN and MARSH UNINCORPORATED CAR AND HOUSE LAUNDRY at $4.95 PHONE 67-J or 716 North End Grocery CLEAR PLASTIC WITH CONTRASTING TRIM. SMART LOOKING, DURABLE AND INEXPENSIVE. ★ ★ ★ FRED A. RICHEY CO. ICE CREAM GROCERIES Phone 240 Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Oriole Trackmen Top Eleven Other Schools Vpsilanti and East Lansing Place Far Behind Charlotte’s 66 At the Albion invitational track meet last Saturday. Charlotte car- ried off the top honors with a score of 66. Ypsilanti was next with a 26 point score. The following are the rest of the competitors’ scores: Hast Lansing. 23 3 5; Fenton. 16 3 5: Bellville 15 1 5; Adrian. 13%: Hillsdale. 6; Mt. Morris. 6: Wayne. 5; Everett, 4%: Marshall, 4; and Grand Blanc. 3 5. The individual winners from Charlotte and the placings of the other schools follow: 120 yd. high hurdles: Weymouth (C). Bellville. White (C). Fenton. East Lansing, time 16.1 . 100 yd. dash: Weaver (C). Ypsi- lanti. Ypsilanti. E. Lansing. Loucks (C). time 10.5”. One mile run: Fenton. B. Mohre (C). Adrian. Ypsilanti, Hillsdale, time 4'44.7”. 440 yd. dash: Kadee (C), E. Lan- sing. Hillsdale. Hillsdale. Ypsilanti, time 55.2 . 200 yd. low hurdles. Fenton. White (C). Bellville, Weymouth (C). E. Lansing. 220 yd. dash: Weaver (C). Ypsi- lanti. Loucks (C). E. Lansing. Ad- rian. time 23.9 . 880 yd. run: Hice (C), Fenton. Mt. Morris. Mt. Morris, time 2T2.5”. Relay: Charlotte (Kadee. Loucks. White. Weaver). E. Lansing. Hills- dale. time 1.36”. Pole vault: Mohre (C) Bellville, Bellville. Mt. Morris, Everett, time 10T034 . Shot Put: Wayne. Moore (C), Everett, E. Lansing, time 45’3 . High jump: Adrian, Ypsilanti, DELICIOUS SODAS AND SUNDAES Main Sweet Shop Organization Boasts Girl Athletics Back Row: M. Hussey, B. Jordan. P. Dean. S. Bruce. G. Pryor. M. Griest. S. Harmon, M. Vance, J. Wood. J. Higby. Second Row: S. Hicks, B. Shoemaker. V. Clever. E. M. Van Goethem, V. Thuma, J. Cornelius, J. Cornelius, P. Lynd, H. Wilcox, N. Harrington, B. Barnaart. Third Row: Miss Smith, M. Smith, M. Cheney, D. L. Aid, M. Sanders, B. Lindblom. S. Lewis, J. A. Smith, E. Jones. Bottom Row: M. Shiels. E. Them. J. Papoi, D. Willard, D. Yund, D. Aid. Examination Schedule Tuesday, June 4— first hour 8:50 - 10:20 second hour 10:30 - 12:00 third hour 1:15 - 2:45 Wednesday. June 5— fourth hour 8:50 - 10:20 fifth hour 10:30 - 12:00 sixth hour 1:15- 2:45 Santee (C). time 5’7 . Broad jump: E. Lansing. Mar- shall. Adrian. White (C), E. Lan- sing. time 19' 10% inches. JERROLD’S New Things First” Charlotte vs. Hastings Once again Charlotte track team picks off another victory over Hastings. May 7. at Charlotte. The events run were as follows: 120 yd. high hurdle. Weymouth (C). White (C). B. Branch (H), time 15.9”. 100 yd. dash. Weaver (C), R. Branch (H), Loucks (C), time 10.6”. 1 mile run, Mohre (C). O’Con- nor (H), Wilcon (H), time 4' 5.2 ”. 440 yd. dash. Radee (C), Feld- pausch (H). Wells (H). time 55.5 . 200 yd. low hurdle. White (C), Weymouth (C). Coleman (H . time 25.5”. 220 yd. dash. Weaver (C), B. Branch (H). Loucks (C). time 23.7”. 880 yd. run. McHeough (H), Hice (C), Courtright H). time 12’ 10.4”. Bruno Spagnuolo. Prop. Relay — Charlotte, (Radee, Loucks. White, Weaver), time G. A. A. Organization Active Through Year After several years without a Girls' Athletic Association in school, the club was again organ- ized. Miss Smith, the girls' gym teacher, is the advisor. The offi- cer� are: president. Mary Sanders: vice-president. Marian Cheney; secretary. Barbara Lindblom; trea- surer, Dixie Lee Aid. Several sports have been carried throughout the year. Among these were volley ball, bowling, tennis, and basketball. At the preset time thirteen upper classmen are engaged in ten- nis. They started by stringing a net across the boys’ gym. They are learning the fundamentals along with the rules and technique. Miss Smith stated Although the girls are improving, they still do a lot of ball chasing.” bort-ball Schedule Starting April 29, the noon hour softball teams began a schedule lasting until May 22. There are four teams: 1. Supermen. Capt. Roger Smith 2. Wondermen, Capt. David Adams 3. Strongmen. Capt. Bob Debler 4. Marvelmen. Capt. Duane Schultz Each noon hour two of the teams will play. The schedule is: Apr. May 29— 1 vs. 2 30— 3 vs. 4 1— 1 vs. 3 2— 2 vs. 4 3— 1 vs. 4 6— 2 vs. 3 7— 1 vs. 3 8— 2 vs. 4 9— 1 vs. 2 10—1 vs. 4 13— 3 vs. 4 14— 2 vs. 3 15— 1 vs. 4 16— 2 vs. 4 17— 1 vs. 3 20— 3 vs. 4 21— 1 vs. 2 22— 2 vs. 3 1 37,6”. Pole vault. Mohre (C). Christen- sen (H). Radee (C). time 10.6 . Shot put. D. Moore’ (C), Ecle- maw (H). Kendall (H). time 10’ 9 . High jump. B. Branch (H), R. Branch (H). Christensen (H). Ma- son (C), time 4’ 10”. Broad jump. White (C), Wey- mouth (C), Radee (C), time 18' 6%”. Total score was Charlotte 66 1 3, Hastings 37%. 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Honor Banquet Huge Success Awards Given to Granstrom, Brown, Gardner, Denison, Durbin, and Holmes The twentieth annual honor ban- quet was attended by seventy-nine honor students. Roast l eef. potatoes. green Ixans. relish plates, rolls, butter, let cream, wafers, coffee, and milk made up the menu served by the Methodist ladles. The program started wilh the invocation by Mr. Harlan McCall. After the meal. Clark Mumu in- troduced toast master. Mayor Wayne Holmes. Group singing was led by Bonnie Durbin, with Joyce Denison acting as accompanist. Special awards were then present- ed. Mrs. Kiplingcr gave to Joyce Drnison. as valedictorian. the year's complimentary to the Read- er's Digest, to Bonnie Durbin and Wayne Holmes, the copies of ‘‘I Dare You” presented by the Dan- forth Foundation. Mr. Emerson Griudall presented the Bausch and Lomb science medal to John Gardner, for his outstanding work in that field. Mr. Roy Yund. Amer- ican legion Commander, award- ed to June Grunstrom and Dan Brown, the medals given to eighth graders for leadership and citi- zenship. The student body pre- sented to Supt. Harlan McCall a bond with which he is to buy fishing tackle when it is available. The mayor for 194 � -'47. Albert Foster, was- introduced. Music was then furnished by a saxophone quintette. Speaker of the evening was Dr. Thomas Xadal of Olivet, who stressed the import ance of striving for good character. Track Meet at State The state track meet will be held at Michigan State College on May 25. Classes A. B. C. and D will all be represented. The regional which will be held at Hastings on May 18. will determine which schools will be represented at the state contest. Through the state each region will hold its own meet to decide which schools will be represented. Eaton County Savings Bank Seniors and Sophomores Take Preference Tests Everyone who has not previous- ly taken the Kuder test has had the opportunity to do so during the last few- weeks. The purpose of these tests is to determine what a student’s Inter- ests are so that he may plan his schedule accordingly. Many of the students have tak- en the test before but some are re- taking it. now. Often times a low percentage would only Indicate that one has not developed that particular Interest. BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS for all kinds of places and occosions ★ ★ FERNDALE GREENHOUSE Phone 140 Steady Practice Makes Perfect Girls Glee Club Makes Appearances at Many City Events As we are inquisitive souls, a deep yearning fills our meager bodies to find out what is produc- ing those seemingly heavenly strains of music. Everyday, at ap- proximately eleven o’clock a pro- fusion of melodies lades the air extinguishing every other sound, hut at the same time nearly break- ing the ear drums of everyone within hearing distance. In reality it isn’t that bad. but one w’ould find the glee club girls diligently practicing numerous songs, many of which will be used ai future public appearances. With many club meetings, and parties In the city there is a com- paratively large demand for the glee club to perform. As at the twenty-first annual county home economics achievement day held on May 7. at the Congregational church when the girls sang Green Cathedral” by Hahn and Sylvia” by Speaks. Following the speak- er of the day. the double quar- tette rendered tw’o selections en- titled Mountain Stream” by Bee- thoven and “Voices of Spring”, a Cieole folk song. Last evening the double quartette made another appearance when they sang at the eighth grade graduation at the Carmel Township school. Notice Charhians will come out at the close of the day In the ad- visory groups. May 29. Completion of payments on the Charhians is to be made at the time they are secured. Monopolist: A man who keeps an elbow on each arm of the theater seat. PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service MARTENS NEWS FOR BOOTH FROZEN FOODS PETERS CIRCLE MAKE YOUR GIRL HAPPY WITH ROSEACRE CORSAGES BUY YOUR BONDS HERE First National bank Congratulations CLASS OF 1946 MEET - RELAX and EAT at OUR FOUNTAIN ☆ ☆ ☆ We wait on you with a smile ☆ ☆ ☆ DURBIN'S REXALL DRUG STORE Charlotte Michigan Page 6 ORANGE BLACK Band Bounce Huge Success Audience Expresses Approval Of Varied Program The stage of the Charlotte high school auditorium decorated with notes and sharps and flats hanging from the curtains was the scene Friday, May 10. of the band bounce. The cadet band furnished music for the first part of the evening. The grade twirlers that brightened the program are Lucille Whitinger, Jean Bartholomew. Sally Kraft. Sandra Parish, and Karen Laven- good. During the last part of the pro- gram the senior band furnished the music. Special entertainers for the evening were Miss Bethyme BischofT who played a solo. Con- cert Piece by Weber with Miss Mary Goodell accompanying her. A free will offering was taken and $225 was contributed for send- ing the band to the Holland Tulip Festival and helping the expenses of those students who will attend the National Music Camp at Inter- lochen. Along with the program, slips of paper were given in order that the people might express their likes as to the types of music they pre- fer to have played. It was found that the majority of the people liked the program as it was. Con- cert Military Marches like My Hero” took first place in the opin- ion of people. Waltzes took second place and marches took third. Some comments from the people were: “It was all very good.” I liked the variety as it was. and “The program was fine as it is. Mr. Powell and the band would like to thank the Chamber of Com- merce for the check of $25 to help pay expenses to Holland. John Loucks—Do you know what is wrong with the alphabet? Marjorie Freed—No. what? John — U and I aren't close enough together. Journalism Offers Varied Activities Features, Sports, Interviews Add Life to Class Journalism is not a required sub- ject. but it is worth all of the time one spends on it. Every time you pick up a magazine or paper you come in contact with it. In this course you learn the dif- ferent types of editorials, head- lines and news stories. You develop a nose for news. in other words you learn to be on the alert for any possible news. Every Orange and Black and Republican-Tribune has a special interest for the journalism stud- ents for they wonder the number of lines they had printed. The re- quired amount of lines is 250 per semester. It sounds like a huge number, but nearly all of the students taking journalism far ex- ceed this requirement. Maybe you have heard from someone who is taking journalism, it is a hard subject, but did you also notice that they seem to get enjoyment out of it at the same time? After all. every subject has difficult assignments once in awhile and in journalism the var- iety of assignments, news, sports, features, columns, and getting ad- vertisements, and interview’s, adds spice. A thousand years ago today. A wilderness was here. A man with powder in his gun. Went out to hunt a deer. But now the time has changed some what. Along a different plan. Now a 'dear with powder on her nose. Goes out to hunt a man. Thanks to the Hi-light. Gifts for Graduation BEHRENS ROWE Nyal Drug Store GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ ★ ★ HYDRAULIC BUMPER JACKS - SEAT COVERS - FLOOR MATS - UNITY LIGHTS MOTOR TUNE UP - SHOCK ABSORBERS REPAIRED GOOD OLD SHELL GAS When you want a summer swim And yet have hair that’s always trim. What you need’s a permanent wave. We have just the one you crave. $5.00 to $15.00 BRAITHWAITE SALON Phone 228 Health Department Sponsors X-Rays Track Meet Led By Orioles Ix cals Break Six Out of Seven Records; Take First Place in Eleven of Twelve Events Charlotte led the league track meet Tuesday, walking away with 82 points wdiile Everett followed with 31 points. Seven records were broken in the league meet and Charlotte Orioles broke six of them. The seventh record broken was by Eaton Rapids on the low hurdles by Heidenfelder. This is the ninth local track championship in the past ten years. Charles Weaver took first place in the 100 yard dash and the 220. breaking records in both. Russell Santee placed first In the high jump. Raymond Radee came in first in the 440, breaking the record. The broad Jump was won by Douglas White. Bob Mohre broke his own record in the pole vault and took first place. The relay was run by Chuck Wea- ver. Douglas White. Raymond Ra- dee. and John Loucks. They broke the record, also taking first place. Douglas White took second place in the low hurdles. Don Moore placed first in the shot put with a toss of 42 feet. 3V inches. Floyd Weymouth broke the rec- ord in the high hurdles, returning with the first place. The one mile was taken by Boh Mohre. Don Hice took first place in the half mile. The regional track meet will be Cooperating, the Michigan State Health Department and the Eaton County Division have sponsored X-ray tests for tulwrculosis. These tests were given to all students in Eaton county and to all other who work with or handle food to stop the disease from spreading. Mr. Berglund was the technician for this tour of the county. A sec retary from the local health de partment. Miss Eleanor Campbell, has typed all the names and num- bers which had to go with the X-ray plates. The X-rays were taken in the white bus which was parked on the north side of the high school. The reports from the tests will be returned to the students as soon as they are checked. Magazines Given Library Many magazines have recently been contributed to the library stock. Mrs. Fred Bolin gave sever- al years’ issues of the National Geographic Magazine, many recent Life magazines and others. Miss Nina Shotwell has also giv- en many issues of the Atlantic. Home Garden. Better Homes and Garden and Nature magazines. Mrs. Iauch reports, We appre- ciate the magazines which have been given to us. as it enables stu- dents to obtain a great deal of ma- terial which otherwise would tw� impossible to find.” held at Hastings. Saturday. May 18 with Hastings. East Lansing. Char- lotte. Marshall, Lakeview of Battle Creek and Godwin of Grand Rapids participating. Coach Gobel says, the lx ys' per- formance was most gratifying. Compliments of Dymond’s Hatchery BABY CHICKS - FEED EQUIPMENT I SAMIA LS! SAMIA LS! FOR GRADUATION, SPORTWEAR, BROWN, BLACK or RED $4.95 to $6.95 epcirds q)ES •j'or fKe ctrKrc jamilu (Too Graduation June 6 VOLUME 20 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN, THURSDAY, MAY 16, 1946 Under Clast Picnic June 7 ISSUE 14 Girl Reserves Conclude Year With Potluck Back Row: D. Satterlee, S. Pittenger. M. Dobbratz, J. Martens, D. L. Aid, V. Parr, J. Wheaton, B. Durbin, C. Fields. M. J. Webb, J. Wenzel, E. Shamp. L. Wilmore. C. Smith, and B. McGrath. Second Row: R. Riley, J. Granstrom, E. Mohre. J. Denison, M. L. Rochester, Y. Scutt, J. McLane, M. A. Lewis, B. Chamberlain. M. Upright. D. Thompson, M. Dillin, R. French, M. Cheney, and M. Sanders. Third Row: Miss Holmes. J. Taylor, M. Rochester, R. Dunning. M. Mead. D. Michel. M. Pratt, S. Hale. I. Livingston, P. Blaine. B. Parker. D. Scovill, L. A. Potter. L. Whitright. S. Gordon, and J. Yund. Fourth Row: L. Larsen, P. Pifer. J. Walker. R. Garvey, B. Parr, B. Hunter, L. Lynd, B. Montgomery, P. Craven, P. Goodrich, M. Freed, and H. Mayhew. Band to Travel to Holland For Annual Tulip Festival First Time Local Band Has Made Trip Since 1942 For the first time since 1942 the high school hand will travel to Hol- land's Tulip Time Festival. May 18. The hand will leave Saturday morning at 8:00 a. m. by the school busses. This expedition will be a new experience for the mem- bers of the band. Regulations state that all bands must be ready to play by 1:00 p. m. and they must be able to stand inspection at the flag polo for ten minutes. There will be a mass band that plays at 4:00 to close the contest. The re suits of the contest will l e an- nounced at the Centennial Park in the late afternoon. There will be four divisions of awards issued and they are: 1— Represents the best conceiv- able performance. 2— Unusual performance in many ways. 3— Good performance but not outstanding. Showing accomplish- ment. 4— Average performance. The Charlotte band is in the fifth division. It will assemble on Fifth street, facing west with head resting on Columbia Avenue. There will be twenty-two bands playing altogether. The band will be judged on type of music selected and precision of performance. maneuvers. align- ment, and cadence. They also must be able to stand a ten minute inspection at the flagpole. Backofen, Bryan Attend Lansing Hi-Y Conference Did you know' that we had con- gressmen in high school? Maynard Backofen and Bruce Bryan at- tended the first Michigan Hi-Y legislature meeting. It was held at the Lansing Capitol. April 12-13. The boys stayed at the Olds Hotel during the two days’ visit. Bruce holds one of the repre- sentaative offices and Maynard is senator and holds chair number 2. At the conference the boys elec- ted officers with Don Richmond l eing governor. They also passed thirteen bills which were written by the boys. Regular legislature procedure was carried out on these bills and they were referred to the House and Senate. A banquet was held at the First Methodist church on Friday evening. Governor Kelly wus the speaker. Commencement Planned On Thursday evening. June 6. at 8:00 p. m. the senior class of 1946 will be graduated. Speaker of the evening will be Rev. Glenn Fry of the Prieat Temple Methodist church. Benton Harbor. The pro- gram will follow the usual pro- cedure. Bonnie Durbin will sing and John Steward will play a sax- ophone solo. The orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Powell, will play the processional and reces- sional. k ootlighteers Conclude Year, Elect New Slate of Officers The Footlighteers concluded another year on May 9. At this last meeting, next year’s officers were chosen. The new officers elected are: president, Karl Gear- hart; vice president Maxine Pratt; secretary, Ix u Ann Potter; treasurer. Martha Rochester. The constitution was revised to help the club run smoothly and ef- fectively next year. Thirty dollars was voted toward the new stage light project spon- sored by the student council. Activities will be resumed the first week in October, when try- outs will be held. Anyone with a C average for this semester's work is eligible for membership next year. Eagerly Awaited Rings Arrive for Happy Juniors “Wonderful! at last they are here. Probably almost every jun ior happily uttered these words last Monday when their class rings Anally arrived. The order was placed last November with the Terryberry Company in Grand Rap- ids. The juniors chose the shape of the rings for the entire class and then each chose his individual style from the six different settings. The styles were: black or Tahiti pearl, white pearl, enamel, plain, en- graved and mirrored, which is new. It has a more highly polished back- ground with a fine black line around the outside. Mr. Mead was in charge of the ordering and purchasing of the rings which is quite a job. Seniors to Attend Baccalaureate June 2 Walking down the aisles of the Charlotte high school auditorium Sunday. June 2. will be the senior class of 1946 attending the annual Baccalaureate service at 8:00 p. m. Ministers of the town will par- ticipate in the program and Rev- erend Russell McConnell will de- livre the baccalaureate sermon. For a musical background, the girls' glee club will sing several numbers. Miss Elaine Meyer and Mrs. Leora Weymouth, in a piano I duo. will p’.ay the processional and ' recessional. Junior and Senior Prom To Be Held May 31 Ah spring, and with it comes the big event, which the juniors and seniors have been looking for- ward to. May 31 will mark the im- portant evening this year. The banquet will be held at the Masonic Temple. The prom dance will take place in the new gym to the music of Ken Maxted and his orchestra. The theme for the prom is Springtime”. Committees are as follows: theme and decoration. Bob eas- ier. Rita French. Dick Huffman. Sallie Hale, and Gordon Sparks: program. Harriet Mayhew. Albert Foster. Carl Lindblom. and Bar- bara McGrath: menu. Nancy Ker- ekes. Mary Jean Krusell. Joyce Walker. Phyllis Pifer: invitations. Mary Mead. Shirley Gordon, and Beverly Chamberlain; music. John Steward. Dolores Michel, and Ja- quelyn Yund; punch. Elsie Shamp. Joan Wenzel, and Yvonne Thutna; chairman of the clean-up is Don Johansen with the remainder of the junior class on the committee. G. R. Honor Mothers at Potluck Meal Banquets, Parties, Confer- ences Fill Future Sched- ule to Brim Acting as the honored guests of last evening's potluck supper, spon- sored by the Girl Reserves, were the mothers of the members. Joyce Denison was In charge of the pro- gram. At the weekly meeting on April 24. numerous subjects were dis- cussed and action was taken on many of them. Among them was the election of officers with the following girls elected: Mary Mead, president; Mary Ann Lewis, vice president; Joyce Walker, secre- tary: and Maxine Dillin, treasurer. It was decided that Betty Mont- gomery should act as the Charlotte delegate to the Clear Lake Confer- ence held from June 15 to June 22. A combined group of Hi-Y boys and Girl Reserves spent a recent evening dancing and swimming at the Youth Center in Battle Creek. Unable to obtain another chape- rone. Edna Robins and Donna Vierk were contacted at the last minute and they consented to act as chap- erones along with Mr. Paajanen. In order to help aid in the war relief, it was decided that the girls would re-convert cigar boxes into sewing kits supplied with the neces- sary equipment. At completion these would be shipped abroad to the needy countries. Dixie Lee Aid and Marian Cheney were ap- pointed to be in charge of the project. At the Y.W.C.A. in Lansing, on May 2. delegates, sent from cities covering the entire state, met for a conference. Next year’s officers represented Charlotte. As a high- light in the day's program, which was composed by worship, a pro- gram. recreation, was the speaker, William Harris. Jr. What’s Cornin’ May 16 — I akeview tennis (there) May 18—Holland Tulip Festi- val. May 18—Regional track meet May 20—Eastern high tennis (here) May 25—State track meet May 26—Regional tennis meet May 29—Charhians come out May 30—Decoration Day May 31—Sexton tennis (here! May 31—Junior and Senior Prom June 2—Baccalaureate June 3. 4. and 5—Senior trip June 6—Graduation June 7—Vacation begins June 7—Cards come out. Page 2 ORANGE BLACK (Member Estl92l) tiSSOOg ORANGE BLACK Published Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of Charlotte High School Circulation 675 Subscription Rates $.75 STAFF Publisher ......................Marian Cheney Managing Editor ................Mary Sanders Editor-in-chief .................Norma Parent Sports Editor ..................Portia Craven Alumni Editor ..................Shirley Briggs Exchange Editor ....................Dixie Aid Business Manager ...................Keith Frey Circulation Manager ......................June Lerch Advertising Manager ....................Elaine Mohre Assistant Adv. Manager .........Ronald Brown Faculty Adviser ...............Winifred Wells Reporters ......Anna Aseltine. Joyce Denison. Bonnie Durbin. Carolyn Field. Don Hice. Lila Larsen. Harold Marsh. Joan Parker. Cleone Smith. Jeanette Martens. Joyce Taylor. Sue Stucky. . Something To Think About Undoubtedly you know that when the con- stitution of our country was amended it was based upon ten fundamental freedoms which were and at the present time are still called the Bill of Rights. Perhaps by now you are asking what has this to do with us Charlotte high school students or how does it apply to us? Simply this. Thurs- day. May 2. the annual caucus for mayor and secretary was held. Before we voted, an assembly was called in order that we could decide which two persons would be the most capable of holding our two highest administra tive positions in school. Any student was al- lowed to express himself as to who he thought possessed not necessarily the best personality and looks and trivial matters of that type, but the important and necessary qualities, quali- ties such as leadership, efficiency, depend- ability. and honesty, all requisites of a success- ful officer. This privilege of self-expression was grant- ed to all of us in that amendment which was guaranteed by our f ore-fat he re; it has taken in- numerable lives and millions of dollars in order to preserve it for today's use. But very seldom we take advantage of it; an illustration of this fact may be obtained by viewing the number of students w ho participated in the assembly Wed- nesday. Out of a student body of over 500 only 132 actually voiced their own opinions. This act of stating one’s own opinion has great- ly increased since last year and must continue to do so. But surely no one can believe that a participation of only one-fifth is a great enough increase. Boring, you exclaim? Perhaps! But if we, the youths and students, are to remain a part of our great democracy. It is imperative that we discuss it and. furthermore, make use of this great privilege when we are allowed an opportunity to express our opinions. How Much Do We Know? Too few people of the United States are in- terested in our affairs with other nations. We all know that this is one of the most critical periods of all times. The formation and getting under way of the United Nations is a big step toward the organization of w orld peace. We know that it means the difference between our children's fighting or not fighting a war as our generation has had to do. Actually, though, how much do we know about the organization of the United Nations and its function? Think- ing further, just exactly what can we as high school students do about the United Nations? Summing it up brings the realization that keeping ourselves Informed is one of our jobs. “She Ain t What She Used to Be Looking in on Mr. McCall we found him rem- iniscing back to the year when he joined the faculty of C.H.S. in 1928. At that time high school consisted of five years including the eighth grade. There was no junior high. The high school had little room for machine shop work. All work for woodshop was held in the Hawthorne school basement. The only faculty members remaining who were here at the time of Mr. McCall’s arrival are Miss Wells. Mrs. Kiplinger. Mrs. Wildern. Mrs. Lipsey. Mrs. Taylor. Mr. Mead and Miss Fisher who at that time was teaching in grade school. How the band has changed through the years! Why I remember when the only uni- forms they had were capes. There was only one l and too. consisting of around thirty peo- ple. The new athletic field caused lots of ex- citement and. how those trophies have piled up. It gets better every year. mused Mr. McCall. He added. Speaking of school papers. I re- member when the Orange Black came out only once a month and then it was only a two column affair. There wasn't even a journalism class until 1929. The purpose of the first class was to look after all school publicity and to publish the Orange Black (such as it was).” There wasn’t a big school library when I ar- rived. Nor was there a capable, full time librarian as at the present.” Just look at the advantages that rural otu- dents have today. A bus brings them to school and takes them home again. Looking at the future I can see plans for a new elementary school for which a fund has already been started he concluded. Alumni News Cpl. Harold Allen, ex '45. would like some students to write to him. His address is: Cpl. Harold Allen. Col. A. Santa Fe., Det., 9812 T S.U.-C.E.-M.D. Box 527 A-S. Santa Fe. New Mexico. Eugene Royston has been discharged from the Navy and is now with his wife, the former. Florence White, ’43. Robert Paton. ’44. has been discharged and is on his way home. James Fairchild. ’38, w as discharged and is now home. Future Plans of Seniors This year’s senior class members have great plans for the future, as others before them had. Here are the plans of various seniors after graduation. Cleone Smith plans to In- come hostess in the cafeteria at the 3tockyards. Elsie Smith has her heart set on becoming a country school teacher. Earl South worth is planning on a Navy career. Perhaps someday he w’ill be admiral. Leeora Swift plans to buy half interest in the Swift Meat Packing Com- pany . Maurice Tharp is having his diploma sent to Hollywood. He is the current movie idol. Lorraine Whitwright has been offered a position as Professor of Psychology at the M. of U. Phyllis llicks will open a day nursery in Potterville. Chuck Youngs has ac- cepted a position as foreman of construction on a through highway in Bennett park. Helen Bumford will be the lady on the flying trapeze with the Ringling Brothers Circus. You can see from the future plans of these students that this class has a very interesting future. Co-operation is not a statement—it is an ec- onomic necessity. We can do this by reading newspapers and magazines, and listening to the radio. Through this method of keeping ourselves informed we ought to be able to achieve a broadminded attitude toward international affairs. Perhaps in our reading we should watch for propaganda. If we keep our interests wide, if we read opcn-mindedly and yet critically we are giving ourselves a store of information to use as intel- ligent citizens. lion Voyngp Being a superintendent or schools is a hard job which takes a gentleman of high char- acter. Ambition, responsibility, resourceful- ness. and amicability are all needed in the work of a school man. Students of Charlotte high school feel very fortunate indeed, to ha e had such a man as Harlan McCall to fill this position for the past four years. Mr. McCall possesses the needed characteristics for his profession and has been a fine influence on the school, bringing in and developing new ideas for the betterment of the school and its activities. During his eighteen years here, as a teacher of mathematics and journalism and also as principal, he has come in contact a great deal with students and his helpfulness and under- standing have l een very gratifying. In view of this, the students of Charlotte high school wish to express their profound appreciation to Superintendent McCall for his outstanding service and to extend best wishes and success to him in the future. Through the Key Hole Why is it Maxine Dillin is always getting in some sort of trouble? Did you notice the Chinese and Indian girls which Miss Corbett brought from Malaya? Phyllis Goodrich and George Kiddle are get- ting along fine together. It seems. (Keep the home fires burning). The Ivy’s seemed to have had a little trouble that started over a little conceit. Spring seems to bring the wolf out in Wayne Holmes. Does everyone know the former Earlene Wells, is now married? She and her husband are liv- ing in Olivet. Joyce Taylor has l een going around in a daze lately. Could it be because of Bob? Can't Ronnie Brown ever drive his own car? How al out that. Ron? Oter people seem to like it too. Congratulations to the track team for the Allegan track trophy. Who was the little freshman with Harold Smuts on the F.F.A. hay ride? Notice how the juniors are showing off vhelr new rings. What huppened to the friendship of Marian Marshall and Eddie Bobcik? Have you noticed that Jean Griffin and Karl Gearhart are sitting together again on bus No. 2? Why are all these freshmen and sophomore girls hanging around the senior and junior boys. The Prom is coming up. I wonder what that wild lust in the eyes of all the seniors has come from—the senior trip, perhaps? ? Has Miss Wells been picking tulips in the school yard? Anyw ay she sure has some pretty ones on her desk. What senior boy was down to the park after eleven forty-five. May 1. picking flowers with five senior girls? Have you noticed the pretty lace fenders on Chuck Youngs’ car? Did you see Yvonne Thuma’s old boy-friend? He visited school with her new boy friend, Wednesday. Bob Mohre and Joan Willard certainly ought to be super tennis players with the amount of time they spend at the tennis courts, especially after supper. Why doesn’t Marian Cheney wear her wings anymore? There seems to l e many absences lately. Could it be spring fever? Has anyone ever noticed how busy Joyce Ackley is after school nights since she has been working at the bakery. Have you noticed the yawns lately in school. School will soon be over and then we won't have to worry—or shall we?” “It's been a long, long time—and—it will be a long, long time till you see the next Orange Black. GOOD LUCK, JUNIORS. ORANGE A BLACK Page 3 Word Puzzle What would you do with a Kazazeefooh if someone gave you one? Elsie Smith: Put It In the waste basket. June Parsons: Kick it out the door. Naomi Hetty: I’d keep it. Marie Curry: I’d give it to Herbie for a birthday present. Betty Miller: Spank it. Norma Snyder: Throw a party for it. Charles Dowker: Put It in my soup. Dick Huffman: Put it on my car. Hllding Krusell: I’d eat it. (Now would you really.) Charlene Rolfe: Send It to Olivet. Gerald Clark: Give It to my girl—poor thing. Mrs. lauch: I'd abolish it. Mabel Robins: Let the dog play with it. Vivian Sloan: Give it a bath. Genevieve Wood: Sit on it. Virginia Royston: Give it something to eat. Mr. Amaden Ask it to play a game of golf. Helen Humford: I’d write with it. Mavis Royston: Hang it on the flag pole. Rosemary Riley: I’d wear it on my dress to the school dance. Well some poor people are in for it because a Kazazeefooh is a Big Black Spider. Orchids 'n Onions Orchids to The track squad on their fine work. (Keep it up boys). Mr. Powell and the Band. The teachers for helping us along through the rough road to success. Mr. McCall for fine eighteen years’ service. Mrs. lauch for the effort put forth to make our school library function. To the teachers that are leaving this year for their fine service. The girls who served at the Honor Banquet. Those responsible for the fine assemblies we've had this year. Those who took an active part in the cam- paign for Mayor and Secretary. Mayor-elect Albert Foster and secretary-elect Mable Robins. The Girls’ Glee Club and the Library assist- ants. Onions To Those who didn't do their part for the senior trip. The coming exams. (Oh. my achin back). Teachers who gave assignments over spring vacation. People who are always borrowing paper, pencils, and erasers. The underclassmen who are going to the Prom. Don’t worry if your jobs are small And your rewards are few Remember that the Mighty Oak. Was once a nut like you. —Starr Commonwealth. Haoe You Seen Them In regard to the library club this year, Mrs. lauch reports, In so far as possible the club from its funds gave each girl, working in the library, a service pin, which indicates an open book. She hopes that this pin will indicate to every one who sees them that the girls have helped to keep the library running. There are a lot of new books in now. some of which are for general use. some for history classes and Bible study. Recent additions are: The Robe . Forgive Us Our Trespasses , Green Light , and Magnificient Obsession , all by Douglas. Stranger Than Fiction , which is about the Jews. Blessed Are the Meek , by Kossak and Sycucka. Emperor's Physician” by Perking. Oliver Wiswell by Roberts. Da- vid the King by Schmidt. The White Tower by Uhlman and Song of Bernadette by Wer- fel. Such As It Is! I wonder if, when our parents named us. they knew the meaning of our names. Here are some of the meanings. Robert—bright in fame. Bethel—a place of worship for seamen. (Won- der if Parker knows that?) Don—a Spanish nobleman. Harriet -home ruler. (Whose?) Mary—distress, tearful. Alfred—all peace. Albert—bright. Barbara—a foreigner, or stranger. Charlotte—strong. Charles—strong, courageous, manly. Eric—rich, powerful, strong. David—beloved. (By whom?) Eric—rich, powerful, strong. George—a farmer. Herbert—glory of the army. Joseph—may he add children. Mable—lovable. Margaret and Marjorie—a pearl. Martha—lady. Susan—a lily. Thomas—a twin. (Where’s the other one. Treloar?) Peter—rock, stone. Popularity Traits Popularity—Sue Stucky. Frankness—Don Moore. Voice—Bonnie Durbin. Singing—Hilding Krusell. Calmness—Bethany Hunter. Quietness—Ruth Ann Sinclair. Hair—Glenna Rich. Smile—Norma Snyder. Artistic Ability—Marian Cheney. Height—Ray Archer. Acting Ability—Joyce Denison. Cleverness—Mary Sanders. Good Humor—Carolyn Field. Cuteness—Wayne Holmes. Ability to sell—Maynard Backofen. PLASTIC RAINCOATS at $4.95 CLEAR PLASTIC WITH CONTRASTING TRIM. SMART LOOKING, DURABLE AND INEXPENSIVE. FRED A. RICHEY CO. . loviiks On Tli «iiii|iii They Were Expendable —Problems Books. “Life With Blondie —Virginia Royston and Jack Tirrell. She Wouldn't Say Yes”—Miss DelFavero. The Hidden Eye —Miss Wells. And Then There Were None — David Adams. The Tiger Woman —Lou Ann Potter. Kiss and Tell”—Joan Easley. This Love of Ours —Gerald Wright and Yvonne Thuma. The Outlaw —John Beverly. Week End at the Waldorf —Albert Foster. Lost Weekend —John Ixiucks. “Meet Me on Broadway —Gordon Sparks and Sally Hale. Her Highness and the Bellboy — Dolores Michel and Bob Bandfield. And Now Tomorrow —Seniors. The Bandit of Sherwood Forest”—Mr. Paa- janen. Lady in the Dark —Norma Snyder. Yolanda and the Thief—Bob Joppie and the five senior girls. Too young to Know —Jean Briggs. The Harvey Girls —Junior Girls. The Lone Wolf—Bruce Bryan. A Guy Could Change’’—Wayne Holmes. Nothing But the Lonely Heart —Joyce Tay- lor. Adventure —Helen Bumford. Waul Ails Wanted—A girl who is an expert in the art of co-operation. See John Gardner. Wanted—A good looking male secretary to do my make-up work. For further informa- tion contact Bobbie Garvey. Wanted—Dates to the prom. The senior girls. Wanted—Rides to Marshall any night. Mary Lou Rochester and Joyce Denison. Wanted—A man nearer home. See Barbara Parr. Wanted—A straight jacket for Jack Smith the fourth hour. Inquire of Mrs. Lipsey. Wanted—Someone to take over my classes while I talk with Mr. Amaden. Miss Del Favero. For Sale—A clock that tells the right time. See Carroll Mohre. For Sale—Slightly used neck tie. Inquire Floyd Weymouth. Mrs. Weymouth: Freddie, can you name an animal that hibernates in the summer time?” Fred B.: “Yessum. Santa Claus . YOUNG’S JEWELRY SHOP EXPERT WATCH and JEWELRY REPAIRING WHEN YOU GIVE JEWELRY YOU GIVE THE FINEST! BROWN and MARSH UNINCORPORATED CAR AND HOUSE LAUNDRY PHONE 67-J or 716 North End Grocery ★ ★ ★ ICE CREAM GROCERIES Phone 240 Page 4 ORANGE BLACK Oriole Trackmen Top Eleven Other Schools Ypsilanti and East Lansing Place Far Behind Charlotte's 66 At the Albion invitational track meet last Saturday, Charlotte car- ried off the top honors with a score of 66. Ypsilanti was next with a 26 point score. The following are the rest of the competitors' scores: East Lansing. 23 3 5: Fenton. 16 3 5: Bellville 15 1 5: Adrian. 13%: Hillsdale. 6: Mt. Morris. 6: Wayne. 5: Everett. 4%: Marshall, 4: and Grand Blanc. 3 5. The individual winners from Charlotte and the placings of the other schools follow: 120 yd. high hurdles: Weymouth (C). Bellville. White (C). Fenton. East Lansing, time 16.1 . 100 yd. dash: Weaver (C). Ypsi- lanti. Ypsilanti. E. Lansing. Loucks (C). time 10.5”. One mile run: Fenton. B. Mohre (C), Adrian. Ypsilanti. Hillsdale, time 4'44.7' 440 yd. dash: Kadee (C). E. Lan- sing. Hillsdale. Hillsdale. Ypsilanti, time 55.2 . 200 yd. low hurdles. Fenton, White C , Bellville, Weymouth (C), E. Lansing. 220 yd. dash: Weaver (C), Ypsi- lanti. Loucks (C). E. Lansing. Ad- rian, time 23.9 . 880 yd. run: Hice (C), Fenton. Mt. Morris, Mt. Morris, time 2’12.5’ Relay: Charlotte (Radee, Loucks. While. Weaver). E. Lansing, Hills- dale. time 1.36 . Pole vault: Mohre (C) Bellville, Bellville, Mt. Morris, Everett, time 10'10% . Shot Put: Wayne. Moore (C), Everett, E. Lansing, time 45’3 . High jump: Adrian, Ypsilanti, DELICIOUS SODAS AND SUNDAES Main Sweet Shop Bruno Spagnuolo. Prop. Organization Boasts Girl Athletics Back Row: M. Hussey. B. Jordan, P. Dean, S. Bruce, G. Pryor, M. Griest, S. Harmon. M. Vance. J. Wood. J. Hiflby. Second Row: S. Hicks, 8. Shoemaker, V. Clever. E. M. Van Goethem, V. Thuma, J. Cornelius, J. Cornelius, P. Lynd. H. Wilcox, N. Harrington, B. Barnaart. Third Row: Miss Smith, M. Smith. M. Cheney. D. L. Aid, M. Sanders, B. Lindblom, S. Lewis, J. A. Smith, E. Jones. Bottom Row: M. Shiels. E. Them, J. Papoi, D. Willard, D. Vund, D. Aid. Examination Schedule Tuesday, June 4— first hour 8:50 - 10:20 second hour 10:30 - 12:00 third hour 1:15 - 2:45 Wednesday. June 5— fourth hour 8:50 - 10:20 fifth hour 10:30 - 12:00 sixth hour 1:15- 2:45 Santee (C), time 5’7 . Broad jump: E. Lansing. Mar- shall. Adrian. White (C). E. Lan- sing. time 19’ 10% inches. JERROLD’S “New Things First” Charlotte vs. Hastings Once again Charlotte track team picks off another victory over Hastings. May 7. at Charlotte. The events run were as follows: 120 yd. high hurdle. Weymouth (C). White (C). B. Branch (H), time 15.9”. 100 yd. dash. Weaver (C), R. Branch (Hi. Loucks (C), time 10.6”. 1 mile run, Mohre (C), O'Con- nor (H), Wilcon (H), time 4’ 5.2 . 440 yd. dash. Radee (C). Feld- pausch (HI. Wells (H). time 55.5 . 200 yd. low hurdle. White (C). Weymouth (C). Coleman (H). time 25.5 . 220 yd. dash. Weaver (C). B. Branch (H). Loucks (C). time 23.7 . 880 yd. run, McHeough (H), Hice (C), Courtright (H). time 12' 10.4 . Relay — Charlotte. (Radee, Loucks. White, Weaver), time G. A. A. Organization Active Through Year After several years without a Girls Athletic Association in school, the club was again organ- ized. Miss Smith, the girls’ gym teacher, is the advisor. The offi- cers are: president. Mary Sanders; vice-president. Marian Cheney; secretary. Barbara Lindblom; trea- surer. Dixie Lee Aid. Several sports have been carried throughout the year. Among these were volley ball, bowling, tennis, and basketball. At the present time thirteen upper classmen are engaged in ten- nis. They started by stringing a net across the boys’ gym. They are learning the fundamentals along with Uie rules and technique. Miss Smith stated Although the girls are improving, they still do a lot of ball chasing. Soft-ball Schedule Starting April 29, the noon hour softball teams began a schedule lasting until May 22. There are four teams: 1. Supermen, Capt. Roger Smith 2. Wondermen. Capt. David Adams 3. Strongmen. Capt. Bob Debler 4. Marvelmen. Capt. Duane Schultz Each noon hour two of the teams will play. The schedule is: Apr. May 29— 1 vs. 2 30— 3 vs. 4 1— 1 vs. 3 2— 2 vs. 4 3— 1 vs. 4 6— 2 vs. 3 7— 1 vs. 3 8— 2 vs. 4 9— 1 vs. 2 10—1 vs. 4 13— 3 vs. 4 14— 2 vs. 3 15— 1 vs. 4 16— 2 vs. 4 17— 1 vs. 3 20— 3 vs. 4 21— 1 vs. 2 22— 2 vs. 3 1 37.6 . Pole vault. Mohre (C), Christen- sen (H). Radee (C). time 10.6'. Shot put. D. Moore (C), Ecle- maw (H), Kendall (H), time 10’ 9 . High jump, B. Branch (H), R. Branch (H , Christensen (H), Ma- son (C), time 4' 10 . Broad jump. White (C), Wey- mouth (C), Radee (C), time 18’ 6% . Total score was Charlotte 66 1 3, Hastings 37%. KNIVES TIN WARE ] Kutsche ’S GLASSWARE CHIMES l � |� uhir i lieeks siml I’IsimI Sliirls for lligli School Girls §2.90 ‘° 88.95 All wool pullovers and Cardigan sweaters in pastel c°!ors §3.6 ) to 87.95 Till: YAI GIIA 6 0. Congeal illations and OUR BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE TO THE SENIORS OF CHARLOTTE HIGH ★ FhmI Murray iV Co % JEWELRY FOR COMMENCEMENT The Perfect Gift of Lasting Beauty W. E. WRIGHT ORANGE BLACK Page 5 Choral Group Purchases Vestments Back Row: M. Marshall. M. J. Green. G. Face. M. Cheney. M. McNamara. M. Smith, D. L. Livingston, B. King, and C. Widrig. Second Row: Miss Meyer, B. Lewellyn, J. Schwegler. B. Durbin. E. B. McClintock. J. Leach. D. Hill, A. Van Dorpe. and M. Ripley. Bottom Row: P. Joppie. G. Smurr, J. Lerch, P. Craven. B. Boyd, I. J. Harmon, M. Gnest, and L. Boyer. Honor Banquet Huge Success Awards Given to Granstrom, Grown. Gardner. Denison, Durbin, and Holmes The twentieth annual honor ban- quet was attended by seventy-nine honor students. Roast beef. potatoes. green beans, relish plates, rolls, butter, ice cream, wafers, coffee, and milk made up the menu served by the Methodist ladies. The program started with the invocation by Mr. Harlan McCall. After the meal. Clark Muma in- troduced toast master. Mayor Wayne Holmes. Group singing was led by Bonnie Durbin, with Joyce Denison acting as accompanist. Special awards were then present- ed. Mrs. Klplinger gave to Joyce Denison, as valedictorian. the year's complimentary to the Read er's Digest, to Bonnie Durbin and Wayne Holmes, the copies of I Dare You” presented by the Dan- forth Foundation. Mr. Emerson Grindall presented the Bausch and Lomb science medal to John Gardner, for his outstanding work in that field. Mr. Roy Yund. Amer lean legion Commander, award- ed to June Granstrom and Dan Brown, the medals given to eighth graders for leadership and citi- zenship. The student body pre- sented to Supt. Harlan McCall a bond with which he is to buy fishing tackle when it is available. The mayor for 1946-’47. Albert Foster, was introduced. Music was then furnished by a saxophone quintette. Speaker of the evening was Dr. Thomas Nadal of Olivet, who stressed the importance of striving for good character. Track Meet at State The state track meet will be held at Michigan State College on May 25. Classes A. B. C. and D will all he represented. The regional which will be held at Hastings on May 18. will determine which schools will be represented at the state contest. Through the state each region will hold its own meet to decide which schools will be represented. Eaton County Savings Bank Seniors and Sophomores lake Preference Tests! Everyone who has not previous- ly taken the Kuder test has had the opportunity to do so during the last few weeks. The purpose of these tests is to determine what a student’s inter- ests are so that he may plan his schedule accordingly. Many of the students have tak- en the test before but some are re- taking it. now. Often times a low percentage would only indicate that one has not developed that particular interest. BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS for all kinds of places and occosions ★ ★ FERNDALE GREENHOUSE Phone 140 Steady Practice Makes Perfect Girls’ Glee Club Makes Appearances at Many City Events As we are inquisitive souls, a deep yearning fills our meager bodies to find out what is produc- ing those seemingly heavenly strains of music. Everyday, at ap- proximately eleven o'clock a pro- fusion of melodies lades the air extinguishing every other sound, but at the same time nearly break- ing the ear drums of everyone within hearing distance. In reality it isn’t that had. hut one would find the glee club girls diligently practicing numerous songs, many of which will be used at future public appearances. With many club meetings, and parties in the city there is a com- paratively large demand for the glee club to perform. As at the twenty-first annual county home economics achievement day held on May 7. at the Congregational church when the girls sang Green Cathedral” by Hahn and “Sylvia” by Speaks. Following the speak- er of the day, the double quar- tette rendered two selections en- titled “Mountain Stream by Bee- thoven and “Voices of Spring , a Cieole folk song. Last evening the double quartette made another appearance when they sang at the eighth grade graduation at the Carmel Township school. Notice Charhians will come out at the close of the day in the ad- visory groups. May 29. Completion of payments on the Charhians is to be made at the time they are secured. Monopolist: A man w'ho keeps an elbow on each arm of the theater seat. PRAY CO. Furniture and Undertaking Private Ambulance Service MARTENS NEWS FOR BOOTH FROZEN FOODS PETERS CIRCLE MAKE YOUR GIRL HAPPY WITH ROSEACRE CORSAGES BUY YOUR BONDS HERE First Vational Rank Congratulations ❖ CLASS OF 1946 MEET - RELAX and EAT at OUR FOUNTAIN ☆ ☆ ☆ We wait on you with a smile ☆ ☆ ☆ DURBIN'S REXALL DRUG STORE Charlotte Michigan Page 6 ORANGE BLACK Band Bounce Journalism Offers Varied Activities Track Meet Health Department Sponsors X-Rays Huge Success Audience Expresses Approval Of Varied Program The stage of the Charlotte high school auditorium decorated with notes and sharps and flats hanging from the curtains was the scene Friday. May 10. of the band bounce. The cadet band furnished music for the first part of the evening. The grade twirlers that brightened the program are Lucille Whitinger. Jean Bartholomew. Sally Kraft. Sandra Parish, and Karen Laven- good. During the last part of the pro- gram the senior band furnished the music. Special entertainers for the evening were Miss Bethyme Bischoff who played a solo. Con- cert Piece by Weber w'ith Miss Mary Goodell accompanying her. A free will offering was taken and $225 was contributed for send ing the band to the Holland Tulip Festival and helping the expenses of those students who will attend the National Music Camp at Inter- lochen. Along with the program, slips of paper were given in order that the people might express their likes as to the types of music they pre- fer to have played. It was found that the majority of the people liked the program as it was. Con- cert Military Marches like “My Hero took first place in the opin- ion of people. Waltzes took second place and marches took third. Some comments from the people were: It was all very good.” 1 liked the variety as it was.” and “The program was fine as it is. Mr. Powell and the band would like to thank the Chamber of Com- merce for the check of $25 to help pay expenses to Holland. Features, Sports, Interviews Add Life to Class Journalism is not a required sub- ject. but it is .worth all of the time one spends on it. Everytirae you pick up a magazine or paper you come in contact w'ith it. In this course you learn the dif- ferent types of editorials, head- lines and news stories. You develop a “nose for news, in other words you learn to be on the alert for any possible news. Every Orange and Black and Republican-Tribune has a special interest for the journalism stud- ents for they wonder the number ot lines they had printed. The re- quired amount of lines is 250 per semester. It sounds like a huge number, but nearly all of the students taking journalism far ex- ceed this requirement. Maybe you have heard from someone who is taking journalism, it is a hard subject, but did you also notice that they seem to get enjoyment out of it at the same time? After all. every subject has difficult assignments once in aw'hile and in journalism the var- iety of assignments, news, sports, features, columns, and getting ad- vertisements, and interviews, adds spice. A thousand years ago today. A wilderness was here. A man with powder in his gun. Went out to hunt a deer. But now' the time has changed some what. Along a different plan. Now a “dear with powder on her nose. Goes out to hunt a man. Thanks to the Hi-light. Gifts for Graduation John Loucks- Do you know what is wrong with the' alphabet? Marjorie Freed--No. what? John — U and I aren't close enough together. BEHRENS ROWE Nyal Drug Store GERMAIN SHELL SERVICE ★ HYDRAULIC BUMPER JACKS - SEAT COVERS - FLOOR MATS - UNITY LIGHTS MOTOR TUNE UP - SHOCK ABSORBERS REPAIRED GOOD OLD SHELL GAS When you want a summer swim And yet have hair that's always trim. What you need's a permanent wave. We have just the one you crave. $5.00 to $15.00 BRAITHWAITE SALON Phone 228 Led By Orioles Ix)cab Break Six Out of Seven Records; Take First Place in Eleven of Twelve Events Charlotte led the league track meet Tuesday, walking away with 82 points while Everett followed with 31 points. Seven records were broken in the league meet and Charlotte Orioles broke six of them. The seventh record broken was by Eaton Rapids on the low hurdles by Heidenfelder. This is the ninth local track championship in the past ten years. Charles Weaver took first place in the 100 yard dash and the 220. breaking records in both. Russell Santee placed first In the high jump. Raymond Radee came in first In the 440. breaking the record. The broad jump was won by Douglas White. Bob Mohre broke his own record in the pole vault and took first place. The relay was run by Chuck Wea- rer. Douglas White, Raymond Ra- dee. and John Loucks. They broke the record, also taking first place. Douglas White took second place in the low' hurdles. Don Moore placed first in the shot put with a toss of 42 feet. 3% inches. Floyd Weymouth broke the rec- ord in the high hurdles, returning with the first place. The one mile was taken by Boh Mohre. Don Hice took first place in the half mile. The regional track meet will be Co-operating, the Michigan State Health Department and the Eaton County Division have sponsored X-ray tests for tuberculosis. These tests were given to all students in Eaton county and to all other who work with or handle food to stop the disease from spreading. Mr. Borglund was the technician for this tour of the county. A sec- retary from the local health de- partment, Miss Eleanor Campbell, has typed all the names and num- bers which had to go with the X-ray plates. The X-rays were taken in the white bus w’hich was parked on the north side of the high school. The reports from the tests will be returned to the students as soon as they are checked. Magazines Given Library Many magazines have recently been contributed to the library stock. Mrs. Fred Bohn gave sever al years' issues of the National Geographic Magazine, many recent Life magazines and others. Miss Nina Shotwell has also giv- en many issues of the Atlantic. Home Garden. Better Homes and Garden and Nature magazines. Mrs. Iauch reports. We appre- ciate the magazines which have been given to us. as It enables stu- dents to obtain a great deal of ma- terial which otherwise would bo impossible to find. held at Hastings. Saturday. May 18 with Hastings. East Lansing. Char- lotte. Marshall. Lakeview of Battle Creek and Godwin of Grand Rapids participating. Coach Gobel says, the boys’ per- formance was most gratifying. Compliments of Dymond’s Hatchery BABY CHICKS - FEED EQUIPMENT SAMIA LS! SANDALS! FOR GRADUATION, SPORTWEAR, BROWN. BLACK or RED $4.95 to $6.95 CDciras ) i-i q e S jor the entire |omila